CPSC, Come Play Products Announce Basketball Net Recall
CPSC, Come Play Products Announce Basketball Net Recall
Recalling Firm: KB Toys, Come Play
Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr
TranslatedStrangulation
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedDecember 13, 1995 Release # 96-039 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC Come Play Products Company of Worcester, Mass., is announcing a recall of approximately 70,000 white nets included in its Junior Pro Basketball Sets, model 2800, sold in 1992 and 1993. If the basketball set's adjustable post is placed upside down, contrary to the instructions, a child under three can become entangled in the net and strangle.CPSC is aware of one incident in which a child under three years old became entangled in the net and nearly strangled.The Model 2800 Jr. Pro Basketball Set includes a black plastic base, black cardboard back board that reads "HOOP SHOT," and a white mesh net with a yellow plastic rim. The set's silver cardboard pole can be adjusted to stand up to 5.25 feet high. Kay Bee Toy and Hobby Shops sold the Jr. Pro Basketball Set nationwide between October 1992 and May 1993 for about $9.99. The toy basketball sets came unassembled in a box labeled in part, "COME PLAY ... JR. PRO BASKETBALL SET ... FOR AGES 3 UP." Since May 1993, Come Play distributed only pink nets with smaller holes which do not pose a strangulation hazard. These pink nets are not subject to this recall. This recall involves only Jr. Pro Basketball sets with white nets.Consumers should remove the white net and return it to Come Play Products Company, 44 Suffolk Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Come Play Products Company will mail consumers a neon pink replacement net and reimburse postage costs. For more information, consumers should call Come Play Products Company at (800) 528-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedCome Play Junior Pro Basketball Set nets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1996/CPSC-Come-Play-Products-Announce-Basketball-Net-Recall |
| Title | CPSC, Come Play Products Announce Basketball Net Recall |
| Hazards › Name | Strangulation |
| Products › Name | Come Play Junior Pro Basketball Set nets |
| Products › Type | Toy Sports |
| Products › Category I D | 2204 |
| Recall I D | 5735 |
| Recall Date | 1995-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | December 13, 1995 Release # 96-039 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC Come Play Products Company of Worcester, Mass., is announcing a recall of approximately 70,000 white nets included in its Junior Pro Basketball Sets, model 2800, sold in 1992 and 1993. If the basketball set's adjustable post is placed upside down, contrary to the instructions, a child under three can become entangled in the net and strangle.CPSC is aware of one incident in which a child under three years old became entangled in the net and nearly strangled.The Model 2800 Jr. Pro Basketball Set includes a black plastic base, black cardboard back board that reads "HOOP SHOT," and a white mesh net with a yellow plastic rim. The set's silver cardboard pole can be adjusted to stand up to 5.25 feet high. Kay Bee Toy and Hobby Shops sold the Jr. Pro Basketball Set nationwide between October 1992 and May 1993 for about $9.99. The toy basketball sets came unassembled in a box labeled in part, "COME PLAY ... JR. PRO BASKETBALL SET ... FOR AGES 3 UP." Since May 1993, Come Play distributed only pink nets with smaller holes which do not pose a strangulation hazard. These pink nets are not subject to this recall. This recall involves only Jr. Pro Basketball sets with white nets.Consumers should remove the white net and return it to Come Play Products Company, 44 Suffolk Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Come Play Products Company will mail consumers a neon pink replacement net and reimburse postage costs. For more information, consumers should call Come Play Products Company at (800) 528-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST |
| Recall Number | 96039 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | KB Toys |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Come Play |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-26T00:00:00 |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought CPSC, Come Play Products Announce Basketball Net Recall?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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