CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup, which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Collegiate Pacific Recalls Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units Due to Injury Hazard
This recall involves the battery-operated power pack boxes for the 20-gallon "Sports Cool Powered Team Drinker" and the 40-gallon "Sports Cool Powered Tanker with Cart" portable team hydration units. The units include a water tank, six hoses, a battery-operated pack box, and a cart. "Sports Cool" is printed on the water tank.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop charging the portable team hydration units and contact Collegiate Pacific to receive a repair kit.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Collegiate Pacific at (800) 243-5133 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to http://www.BSNCP.com/recall
Recall Details
Sold At
Sporting goods supply distributors and direct sales nationwide from February 2004 through June 2007 for between $700 and $1,000.
Injuries
Collegiate Pacific has received two reports of lids bursting off of the box, including an instance where the lid struck the back of a bystander's hand, causing some swelling.
Manufacturer
Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas
Recall Number
08511
Product Information
Product Name
Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 800
Manufacturer Name
Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas
Manufactured In
United States