First Team Inc. Recall of Basketball Hoops
Basketball Hoops
Date of Recall
2004-12-14CPSC Release Number
05-069Manufactured In
U.S.A.Company Phone Number
(800) 649-3688Units
About 7,600Manufacturer
First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.Sold By
Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.Problem/Hazard
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.Injuries/Incidents
First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.Recall Comments
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