CPSCAugust 4, 2009

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard

Why was Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell recalled?

The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

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
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
Company
Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala.
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700.
Recall date
August 4, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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

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