Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
CPSC Recall #09-295 — August 3, 2009
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-295 |
| Recall Date | August 3, 2009 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 1,700 |
| Importer | Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| MC Sports |
| Academy Sports |
| Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1 |
| 700. |
Product
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
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:SeriesDescriptionModelSold fromMC Sports Series(sold exclusively at MC Sports)88565G, 88565GT,88567G, 88567GT54" or 60" tempered glass,adjustable-height backboardJanuary 2009 through April 2009Triple Eight Series88830, 88830G,88830T, 88830GT,88880G, 88880GT60" or 72" acrylic or tempered glass,adjustable-height backboardJanuary 2009 through July 2009Arena View886724FS72" acrylic, fixed-height backboardJanuary 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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.