CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Why was CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price to order a free replacement net. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
- Company
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Sold at
- Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30.
- Recall date
- May 10, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.