CPSC2008-09-16
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Hazard
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26.
Affected count
About 190,000 units
Injuries reported
Regent Sports and CPSC have received two reports of head entanglement, including the strangulation death of a 20-month-old child, who was found with his arm and neck tangled in the soccer goal net.
Manufactured in
China
Products
MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Regent Sports at (877) 516-9707 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Regent-Sports-Recalls-Soccer-Goal-Nets-Following-Strangulation-Death-of-a-ChildDon't want to check this manually?
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