CPSC recall 08-400, announced September 16, 2008, covers Regent Sports MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals (about 190,000 units). The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net. Recall contact: call (877) 516-9707.
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.
UPC or product codes
029807891864029807972365The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging.
Which products are included?
Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net's packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Regent Sports and CPSC have received two reports of head entanglement, including the strangulation death of a 20-month-old child, who was found with his arm and neck tangled in the soccer goal net.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Regent Sports
- Recall number
- 08-400
- Units
- About 190,000 units
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26.
- Distributor
- Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y.
MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Regent Sports at (877) 516-9707 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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