CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops
Source: CPSC Recall #05069
Recall Date
2004-12-14
Manufacturer
First Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.
Units Affected
About 7,600
Products Involved
Basketball Hoops
Hazard
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
Reported Injuries
First Team received one report of a backboard falling. No injuries were reported.
Sold At
Internet sales, distributors, and independent retail stores from January 1996 through August 2004 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves First Team Attack, Force, and Titan basketball hoops. The hoops have a spring-loaded E-Z crank, adjustable backboard that goes from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet tall. "First Team" is written on the bottom left corner of the clear acrylic or tempered glass backboard. The heavy-duty basketball hoops are often professionally installed.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28