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Archived - MacGregor Folding Soccer Goal, Mitre Folding Soccer Goal
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500001785
Affected products
MacGregor Folding Soccer Goal, Mitre Folding Soccer Goal
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 1.8 m (6 feet) wide by 0.9 m (3 feet) high and the Mitre net measures 2.4 m (8 feet) wide by 1.8 m (6 feet) high. Each product has a recalled net with squares measuring 13 cm (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 10 cm (4 inch) by 10 cm (4 inch) square openings are not included in the recall.
Hazard identified
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
The US distributor, Regent Sports Co., received two reports of head entanglement, including the strangulation death of a 20-month-old child who was found with his arm and neck tangled in the soccer goal net.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 1,616 soccer goal nets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The product was sold from January 2008 to May 2008 at Zellers stores across Canada.
Companies
- Distributor
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Regent Sports Corporation
Hauppauge
New York
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-877-516-9707
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soccer goal nets.
For additional information, consumers may contact Regent Sports Co. at 1-877-516-9707 between 8 AM and 6 PM ET, Monday through Friday.