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Collegiate Pacific Recalls Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: October 22, 2007 Initiated: October 22, 2007 #08511

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop charging the portable team hydration units and contact Collegiate Pacific to receive a repair kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas. Units affected: About 800.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop charging the portable team hydration units and contact Collegiate Pacific to receive a repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 22, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08511.