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10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 13, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 10reports to CPSC
  • Jul 13, 2013the latest report was made
  • Jan 30, 2013the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Wilson
Maker
WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
TennisThe activity, its clothing or equipmentCPSC’s product type: Tennis (Activity, Apparel or Equipment) (code 3284), in Sports and Recreation: Field & Court Sports

By month

10 reports from August 2012 to July 2013; the most in July 2013, 7.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
July 20137
March 20132
January 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 8 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jul 13, 2013, sent to the company Jul 22, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air injected tennis racket

    68 Year old Male suffered serious injury to his shoulder and arm after using the racket. He underwent medical treatment. Purchased the racket was purchased from Walmart stores. The product is also sold at Modell’s and Amazon Statement from victim is as follows: “In the fall of 2012, I noticed accumulating tenderness in my shoulder as I played with my racquet. The more I played, the worse it got. The pain spread to my elbow and wrist. I saw [REDACTED], an orthopedist, about this. He said it was inflammation from tennis. He had me treat with naproxen twice daily (4 pills total) for two weeks, then two pills daily for two weeks. My shoulder and arm pain still persist and interfere with my sleep. I have lifted weights and done minimal yoga until this injury. This rigid tennis racquet caused the problem.”

    Model
    Wilson V-Matrix Energy XL
    Where
    Florence, Montana: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  2. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 12, 2013, sent to the company Jul 22, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hollow air injected racket

    Consumer reports that he suffered serious injury to his elbow after using the racket

    Model
    K Factor 6.1 95
    Where
    New Jersey: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jul 12, 2013, sent to the company Jul 22, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air Injected Wilson Triad Tennis racket

    [REDACTED] age 62 underwent necessary shoulder surgery after being diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear by his doctor [REDACTED] after playing with a hollow air injected Wilson Triad racket The racket was purchased from Play It Again Sports in Chesapeake, VA

    Model
    Wilson Triad 5 Oversized 110
    Where
    Chesapeake, Virginia: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. Hospital admission

    Made Jul 12, 2013, sent to the company Jul 22, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air Injected tennis racket

    65 year old male reports that he underwent necessary shoulder surgery from rotator cuff tear after using the Wilson Hyper Hammer tennis racket. His doctor’s contact phone number is [REDACTED]. According to his doctor the cause of the injury was the racket.

    Model
    Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 Stretch OS
    Where
    brandon, Florida: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  5. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jul 5, 2013, sent to the company Jul 15, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air injected Tennis Racket

    Consumer experiences constant debilitating elbow wrist and shoulder pain due to playing with air injected tennis racket which results in ongoing physical therapy.

    Model
    Wilson Hyper Pro Staff 5.0
    Where
    wichita walls, Texas: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 28, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  6. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jul 2, 2013, sent to the company Jul 10, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 31, 2013

    The product, in the report: air injected tennis racket.

    Consumer experiences constant debilitating elbow pain due to playing with air injected tennis racket which results in physical therapy, prolotherapy injections, nerve tests, and acupuncture as well as other therapies.

    Model
    Pro Staff
    Where
    tampa bay, Florida: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  7. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jul 1, 2013, sent to the company Jul 9, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air injected tennis racket

    Consumer is suffering Pain in their Wrist, shoulder, and elbow along with tendonitis after using a hollow tennis racket which now require cortisone injections.

    Model
    K Factor 95
    Where
    Foster city, California: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  8. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Mar 13, 2013, sent to the company Mar 26, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air Injected tennis rackets

    Consumer reports that he suffered a permanent and serious injury to his elbow after using the tennis racket. He underwent extensive physical therapy and treatment.

    Model
    Wilson K Blade 98
    Where
    queens, New York: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  9. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Mar 13, 2013, sent to the company Mar 27, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air Injected Tennis Racket

    Consumer reports that he was using a tennis racket and eventually developed permanent and serious injury to his shoulder. He underwent necessary surgery.

    Model
    Roger Federer Wilson SIx One Pro Staff 90
    Where
    Fresh Meadows, New York: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  10. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 30, 2013, sent to the company Feb 7, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Air Injected Tennis Racket

    Consumer reports that his daughter was using a tennis racket and eventually developed permanent and serious injury to her shoulder. She had to undergo surgery.

    Model
    K FOUR FACTOR
    Where
    Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Wilson, made or sold by WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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