Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-295 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 4, 2009
- Brand
- Russell
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
- Hazard
- Impact Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 1,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops · About 1,700 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700.; Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala..
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
Russell appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops (About 1,700 units). This recall involves Spalding in-ground basketball hoops with a supporting pole and a clear backboard.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Impact Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.