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CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops
Recalled December 14, 2004 · CPSC recall 05069 · First Team
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.
Units
About 7,600
Incidents / injuries
First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
Contact
Call First Team at (800) 649-3688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Basketball Hoops
Manufacturer(s)
First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.
Retailers
Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →