Safety regulator, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Recall 01149 · May 10, 2001 · Fisher-Price
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01149
- Date
- May 10, 2001
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
- Product type
- Toy Sports
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price to order a free replacement net.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grow-to-pro basketball set?
Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price to order a free replacement net.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.