Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
Recall 08400 · Sep 16, 2008 · Regent Sports
190,000
units affected
190,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08400
- Date
- Sep 16, 2008
- Company
- Regent Sports
- Units affected
- 190,000
- Product
- MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals
- Product type
- Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net's packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled macgregor folding soccer goals, mitre folding soccer goals?
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
What is the hazard?
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
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.