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CPSCRecalled Sep 16, 2008 · #08400

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

Hazard

The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.

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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.

Product details

Product
MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals
Type
Sports Equipment & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
97236, 89186
UPCs
029807891864, 029807972365
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice