CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops
CPSC recall 05069 · announced December 14, 2004 · First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan · 7,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves First Team Attack, Force, and Titan basketball hoops. The hoops have a spring-loaded E-Z crank, adjustable backboard that goes from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet tall. "First Team" is written on the bottom left corner of the clear acrylic or tempered glass backboard. The heavy-duty basketball hoops are often professionally installed.
The hazard
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
Consumer contact: Call First Team at (800) 649-3688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.