Consumers' fingers can become entrapped and injured in the ball return's belt. CPSC and AMF have received 14 reports of children's fingers becoming entrapped in these ball returns.
Injuries range from bruises and lacerations, to partial amputations and fractures.
Sure-Pik is written on the side of the ball returns. Large warning labels will be placed on the guards. These labels are colorful pictographs warning children to keep their hands and fingers out of the ball return. AMF also will make special lease financing available for qualified owners. For all establishments using Sure-Pik ball returns, AMF will provide, free of charge, warning labels and a safety pamphlet on children's bowling.