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CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets

Recalled May 10, 2001 · CPSC recall 01149 · Fisher-Price

Recalled Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
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.
Units
About 55,000
Incidents / injuries
Fisher-Price has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product
Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
Manufacturer(s)
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Retailers
Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $30.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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