Portable Basketball Hoops
Published September 9, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02247, published September 9, 2002. Reported units: About 70,000.
What's the hazard
The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole, as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole.
What to do
Consumers should examine their units immediately. If there is a protruding bolt in the area of play, contact Huffy Sports to receive free bolt covers.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Huffy Sports Company, of Sussex, Wis.
- Distributor
- Sporting goods, department and toy stores sold the Huffy-brand portable basketball systems, from November 2001 through May 2002, for between $100 and $200.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Portable Basketball Hoops recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02247 on September 9, 2002. Reported hazard: The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole, as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should examine their units immediately. If there is a protruding bolt in the area of play, contact Huffy Sports to receive free bolt covers.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Huffy Sports Company, of Sussex, Wis..