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CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMay 10, 2001
Recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
Recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set

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

Hazard

Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price to order a free replacement net.

Incidents & injuries

Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product description

The recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball set has a black pole that adjusts from 3 to 6 feet. A nylon net with an orange plastic hoop is attached to the pole, along with a gray backboard. The Fisher-Price logo is on the front of the backboard; and the model number, 72408, along with the words, "Made in U.S.A." are on the other side of the backboard.

Sold on

Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30.

Contact the company

Consumers may call Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 247-9395 anytime to order a free replacement net. Fisher-Price will help consumers determine if their basketball nets have enlarged openings. Consumers can also visit the company's website at http://www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp

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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