CPSC recall 05-069, announced December 14, 2004, covers Basketball Hoops (about 7,600 units). The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 649-3688.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
Incidents and injuries
First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.
- Manufacturer
- First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.
- Recall number
- 05-069
- Units
- About 7,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
Basketball Hoops
CPSC product type: Basketball
Recall contact information
Call First Team at (800) 649-3688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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