The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97115·Announced 1997-04-30

Lifetime ProCourt Portable Basketball Systems Recalled for Base Leak Risk

Lifetime Products is recalling over 29,800 ProCourt portable basketball systems because the base can leak water, causing the system to fall over.

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-harm product (falling over) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lifetime Products Inc. is recalling over 29,800 ProCourt portable basketball systems in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves systems with a 3-inch telescopic adjustable metal pole, a 44-inch acrylic backboard, and a 26-gallon black polyethylene base with wheels. The base is designed to be filled with water for stability, but it can develop a leak that allows the water to escape.

If the water leaks out, the basketball system can fall over, presenting a risk of injury to the consumer. Lifetime Products has received 21 reports of bases leaking. The source text states that the basketball systems did not fall over and no injuries have been reported. The affected units have a number 4 on the bottom of the base and date codes from 970101 through 970873 stamped on the bottom of the horizontal plate attaching the rim to the pole.

These systems were sold at major discount, department, and sport stores nationwide from January 1997 through April 1997 for about $99. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled systems and call Lifetime Products at (800) 225-3865 for a free replacement base with installation instructions. Lifetime Products will also provide a free net to consumers with the recalled basketball systems.

The recalled product

Product
ProCourt portable basketball systems
Manufacturer
Lifetime Products
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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