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CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2022

Goalsetter Recalls Wall-Mounted Basketball Goals Due to Serious Impact Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Fatality Reported

The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death.

Recall #
23027
Affected scope
About 18,000
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Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana recalled This recall involves all Goalsetter Adjustable and Fixed Wall Mount Series and GS Baselin… - a moderate-severity action.

Goalsetter Recalls Wall-Mounted Basketball Goals Due to Serious Impact Injury Hazard and … was recalled by Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana in October 27, 2022. Reason: The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and co…. Verify recall #23027 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and….

Moderate
severity level
October 27, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23027 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #23027) was formally reported on October 27, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 18,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and contact Goalsetter for free removal of the basketball goal with a full refund or a free inspection of the instal… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 18,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves all Goalsetter Adjustable and Fixed Wall Mount Series and GS Baseline Series 72-inch, 60-inch, 54-inch, and 48-inch wall-mounted goal systems. The basketball goals have a white Goalsetter logo (a white basketball to the left of the word "Goalsetter" printed in the lower left corner of the backboard).

Reason for recall

The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and contact Goalsetter for free removal of the basketball goal with a full refund or a free inspection of the installed wall-mounted basketball goal and free installation of an additional safety bracket.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 23027
Date reported October 27, 2022
Date initiated October 27, 2022
Recalling firm Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana
Affected scope About 18,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

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 stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and contact Goalsetter for free removal of the…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all Goalsetter Adjustable and Fixed Wall Mount Series and GS Baseline Series 72-inch, 60-inch, 54-inch, and 48-inch wall-mounted goal systems. The basketball goals have a white Goalsetter logo (a white basketball to the left of the word "Goalsetter" printed in the lower left corner of the backboard).. Recalled by Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana. Units affected: About 18,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The basketball goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and contact Goalsetter for free removal of the basketball goal with a full refund or a free inspection of the installed wall-mounted basketball goal and free installation of an additional safety bracket.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23027.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (23027) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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