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CPSC recall · Reported September 22, 2022

Spalding® Momentous EZ Portable Basketball Goals Recalled by Russell Brands Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Welds in the arm attaching the backboard to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.

Recall #
22227
Affected scope
About 13,400 (In addition, about 62 were sold in Canada)
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly Portable Basketball Goals. The goals ….

Spalding® Momentous EZ Portable Basketball Goals Recalled by Russell Brands Due to Impact… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 22, 2022. Reason: Welds in the arm attaching the backboard to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the portable basketball goals and contact Spaldin…. Verify recall #22227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Welds in the arm attaching the backboard to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impa….

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September 22, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22227 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

This recall involves Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly Portable Basketball Goals. The goals have a 50-inch or 54-inch acrylic clear backboard with a visible "H-frame" providing support behind the backboard, or a 54-inch acrylic clear backboard with aluminum trim, but no H-frame. All backboard styles are attached to a black metal pole with a black metal arm. "Spalding" is printed on the front of the black base and "6E" is molded on the back. The numbers 1010, 1011 or 1012 are printed to the right of the CAUTION statement on the front of the backboard.

Reason for recall

Welds in the arm attaching the backboard to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable basketball goals and contact Spalding to arrange for a technician to remove the original arm and install a new arm on the goal system. Spalding is contacting all known purchasers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 22227
Date reported September 22, 2022
Date initiated September 22, 2022
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 13,400 (In addition, about 62 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable basketball goals and contact Spalding to arrange for a technician to remove …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly Portable Basketball Goals. The goals have a 50-inch or 54-inch acrylic clear backboard with a visible "H-frame" providing support behind the backboard, or a 54-inch acrylic clear backboard with aluminum trim, but no H-frame. All backboard styles are attached to a black metal pole with a black metal arm. "Spalding" is printed on the front of the black base and "6E" is molded on the back. The numbers 1010, 1011 or 1012 are printed to the right of the CAUTION statement on the front of the backboard.. Units affected: About 13,400 (In addition, about 62 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
Welds in the arm attaching the backboard to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable basketball goals and contact Spalding to arrange for a technician to remove the original arm and install a new arm on the goal system. Spalding is contacting all known purchasers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2022. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22227.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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