Russell Brands Recalls Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Due to Impact Hazard
Russell Brands is recalling approximately 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops because base bolts can fail, causing the unit to fall and posing a risk of serious injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury from a falling unit, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Russell Brands LLC is recalling approximately 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops sold in the United States. The recall involves specific models from the MC Sports Series, Triple Eight Series, and Arena View series, which were sold between January 2009 and July 2009. These products feature a supporting pole and a clear backboard and were sold at retailers including MC Sports, Academy Sports, and Dunham's Sports for between $600 and $1,700.
The recall is being issued because the bolts at the base of the hoops can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.
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. For additional information, consumers can contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.spalding.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
- Manufacturer
- Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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