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CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 14, 2004
Recalled First Team basketball hoop
Recalled First Team basketball hoop

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.

Product description

This recall involves First Team Attack, Force, and Titan basketball hoops. The hoops have a spring-loaded E-Z crank, adjustable backboard that goes from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet tall. "First Team" is written on the bottom left corner of the clear acrylic or tempered glass backboard. The heavy-duty basketball hoops are often professionally installed.

Sold on

Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.

Contact the company

Call First Team at (800) 649-3688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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