CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-12-14

CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops

05069 · Recalled 2004-12-14 · CPSC page

Recalled First Team basketball hoop
Recalled First Team basketball hoop

Description

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.

Hazards

The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.

Reported injuries

First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.

Products

NameModelUnits
Basketball HoopsAbout 7,600

Parties

Manufacturer
First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Internet sales, distributors, independent retail stores, 000, 800.

Consumer contact

Call First Team at (800) 649-3688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 05069. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.