Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-09-16). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation. Models: 97236, 89186. About 190,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08400 |
| Published | 2008-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals |
| Firm named in the title | Regent Sports |
| Firms | Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 190,000 |
| Model numbers | 97236, 89186 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00029807891864, 00029807972365 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26. |
Description
Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net's packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Incidents and injuries
Regent Sports and CPSC have received two reports of head entanglement, including the strangulation death of a 20-month-old child, who was found with his arm and neck tangled in the soccer goal net.
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