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Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child

Reported: September 16, 2008 Initiated: September 16, 2008 #08400

Product Description

Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net's packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 190,000 units
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Regent-Sports-Recalls-Soccer-Goal-Nets-Following-Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net's packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net's packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.. Recalled by Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y.. Units affected: About 190,000 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 16, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08400.

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