Portable Basketball Hoops
Class III - Low RiskWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 70,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole, as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole, as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should examine their units immediately. If there is a protruding bolt in the area of play, contact Huffy Sports to receive free bolt covers.
Product Information
Full Description:
These are portable, vertically mounted Huffy-brand basketball systems that come unassembled with a plastic base, that is weighted down by either sand or water, that is added during assembly. The basketball poles are painted black and the Huffy brand name appears on the backboard, main pole, or plastic base. The protruding bolt on the player side of the pole is located about 20 inches from the ground.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 70,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02247
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