Russell Brands MC Sports, Triple Eight, Arena View Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops

Description: Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2009 Release # 09-295 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 431-5827 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Units: About 1,700 Importer/Distributor: Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala. Hazard: The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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 Sold at: MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunham’s Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: 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 MC Sports Series Triple Eight Series Arena View [Learn More]