CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-12-14). Hazards: fall. About 7,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05069 |
| Published | 2004-12-14 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-30 |
| Product category | Basketball |
| Products | Basketball Hoops |
| Firm named in the title | First Team Inc. |
| Firms | First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 7,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800. |
Description
This recall involves First Team Attack, Force, and Titan basketball hoops. The hoops have a spring-loaded E-Z crank, adjustable backboard that goes from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet tall. "First Team" is written on the bottom left corner of the clear acrylic or tempered glass backboard. The heavy-duty basketball hoops are often professionally installed.
Hazard
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.
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