Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-04). Hazards: fall, impact injury, injury. About 1,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09295 |
| Published | 2009-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Basketball |
| Products | Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops |
| Firms | Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700. |
Description
This recall involves Spalding in-ground basketball hoops with a supporting pole and a clear backboard. The following models are included in the recall: Series Description Model Sold from MC Sports Series (sold exclusively at MC Sports) 88565G, 88565GT, 88567G, 88567GT 54" or 60" tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard January 2009 through April 2009 Triple Eight Series 88830, 88830G, 88830T, 88830GT, 88880G, 88880GT 60" or 72" acrylic or tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard January 2009 through July 2009 Arena View 886724FS 72" acrylic, fixed-height backboard January 2009 through July 2009
Hazard
The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled basketball hoops immediately and contact Russell Brands for instructions on receiving free replacement bolts. If the product is installed in concrete, the firm will arrange for free deinstallation, repair and reinstallation of the product at the consumer's home.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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