CPSC2001-05-10
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
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.
Sold at
Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30.
Affected count
About 55,000
Injuries reported
Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fisher-Price-Announce-Recall-of-Basketball-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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