CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 4, 2009

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard

This recall involves Spalding in-ground basketball hoops with a supporting pole and a clear backboard. The following models are included in the recall: Series Description Model Sold from MC Sports Series (sold exclusively at MC Sports) 88565G, 88565GT, 88567G, 88567GT 54" or 60" tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard January 2009 through April 2009 Triple Eight Series 88830, 88830G, 88830T, 88830GT, 88880G, 88880GT 60" or 72" acrylic or tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard January 2009 through July 2009 Arena View 886724FS 72" acrylic, fixed-height backboard January 2009 through July 2009

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled basketball hoops immediately and contact Russell Brands for instructions on receiving free replacement bolts. If the product is installed in concrete, the firm will arrange for free deinstallation, repair and reinstallation of the product at the consumer's home.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.spalding.com

Recall Details

Sold At
MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham's Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
09295

Product Information

Product Name
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
Product Type
Basketball
Number of Units
About 1,700
Imported By
Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.spalding.com