Portable basketball hoops
Published March 28, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02129, published March 28, 2002. Recalling firm: Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah; Reported units: About 1.7 million Lifetime portable hoops, and about 16,000 Escalade portable hoops.
What's the hazard
The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers, when the bolt is exposed.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the basketball hoops immediately and contact Lifetime Products or Escalade Sports to receive free cap nuts to cover the bolts. Consumers should call and get a cap nut, regardless of whether their bolt protrudes or not.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah
- Manufacturer
- Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah
- Distributor
- Sporting goods, department and toy stores, including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and Toys R Us nationwide sold the Lifetime basketball hoops, between January 1994 and July 2000, and the Escalade Sports basketball hoops, between March 1994 and December 2001, for between $80 and $500.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Portable basketball hoops recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02129 on March 28, 2002. Reported hazard: The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers, when the bolt is exposed.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the basketball hoops immediately and contact Lifetime Products or Escalade Sports to receive free cap nuts to cover the bolts. Consumers should call and get a cap nut, regardless of whether their bolt protrudes or not.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah.