CPSCGeneral Alert
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Haz...
Published: August 4, 2009Recall ID: 09295Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Spalding-In-Ground-Basketball-Hoops-Recalled-By-Russell-Brands-Due-to-Impact-Hazard |
| Title | Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/719b32d9970941c3b1cfdc8bcf1edebf.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | MC Sports Series Basketball Hoop |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d863a7248cc94afab74343571beda5bb.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Triple Eight Series Basketball Hoop |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/276bb442a6d94871882109c724563521.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Arena View Basketball Hoop |
| Hazards › Name | The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops |
| Products › Type | Basketball |
| Products › Category I D | 1842 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 5383 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala. |
| Retailers › Name | MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-04T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 09295 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |