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

Active Recall Announced September 16, 2008 CPSC #08400

Quick answer

Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child is CPSC recall #08400, announced on September 16, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to regent sports to receive a free replacement net.. Affected brand: Regent Sports Corporation.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals

Recalled brands

Regent Sports Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.

Recall date

September 16, 2008

Categories

Sports Equipment & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08400?

CPSC recall #08400 covers Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 16, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08400?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08400 is consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to regent sports to receive a free replacement net.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Regent-Sports-Recalls-Soccer-Goal-Nets-Following-Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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