Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard

Recalled August 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09295 · Spalding

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.

Units

About 1,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.spalding.com

Product

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops

Imported by

Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala.

Retailers

MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →