CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
USCPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Recalling Firm: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball set has a black pole that adjusts from 3 to 6 feet. A nylon net with an orange plastic hoop is attached to the pole, along with a gray backboard. The Fisher-Price logo is on the front of the backboard; and the model number, 72408, along with the words, "Made in U.S.A." are on the other side of the backboard.
Affected Products
Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fisher-Price-Announce-Recall-of-Basketball-Sets |
| Title | CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/basketball-set.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle. |
| Injuries › Name | Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set |
| Products › Type | Toy Sports |
| Products › Category I D | 2204 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 55,000 |
| Recall I D | 793 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price to order a free replacement net. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball set has a black pole that adjusts from 3 to 6 feet. A nylon net with an orange plastic hoop is attached to the pole, along with a gray backboard. The Fisher-Price logo is on the front of the backboard; and the model number, 72408, along with the words, "Made in U.S.A." are on the other side of the backboard. |
| Recall Number | 01149 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 247-9395 anytime to order a free replacement net. Fisher-Price will help consumers determine if their basketball nets have enlarged openings. Consumers can also visit the company's website at http://www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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