Escalade Sports Recalls Tennis Tables Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 22076 · Feb 9, 2022 · Escalade Sports
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22076
- Date
- Feb 9, 2022
- Company
- Escalade Sports
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Escalade Sports Tennis Tables
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Escalade Sports Ping-Pong T8482F 4-piece AVENGER Table Tennis Table. When extended, the table measures 108 inches long by 60 inches wide. It folds to 60 inches long by 22 inches wide. The table includes a mesh net that is 60 inches in length. The model number is located on the underside of the table tennis top printed on a white label. "PING-PONG" is painted on the tabletop.
What can happen
The tennis table can collapse when consumers lean against the table, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tennis tables and contact Escalade Sports for a free repair kit and installation instructions or a full refund. Escalade Sports requires consumers to cut the net in several places, disassemble the table, and provide pictures to receive a refund. Consumers should not return the recalled tables to Target and should contact Escalade Sports for repair or full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Escalade Sports has received 78 reports of the tables collapsing, including four reports of minor injuries of scratches and bruises.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from September 2021 to November 2021 for between $100 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled escalade sports tennis tables?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tennis tables and contact Escalade Sports for a free repair kit and installation instructions or a full refund. Escalade Sports requires consumers to cut the net in several places, disassemble the table, and provide pictures to receive a refund. Consumers should not.
What is the hazard?
The tennis table can collapse when consumers lean against the table, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.