Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard
Recall 09295 · Aug 4, 2009 · Russell Brands LLC
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09295
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Company
- Russell Brands LLC
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
- Product type
- Basketball
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spalding in-ground basketball hoops?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
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.