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SPALDING NBA - 44 inch and 52 inch acrylic basketball backboard and mounting bracket sets
• recreational level backboard
• 44" or 52” acrylic backboard
• includes universal mounting bracket to attach board to most surfaces
• heavy duty steel frame
What are the defects?
This product does not comply with the mandatory standard for basketball rings and backboards.
The affected products were supplied without the required warnings and installation instructions.
What are the hazards?
Users are not aware of safety precautions and not strongly warned against fixing the ring or backboard to brickwork. There is a risk of serious injury or death to the user if the product is not installed correctly or if the user swings off the basketball ring.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact Russell Corporation Australia Pty Ltd via email backboards@spalding.com.au or call 1300 020 879 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm AEST) and stop using the product until they have confirmed that it has been installed correctly.
Consumers will be able to obtain an updated user manual supplement with the required warnings and installation instructions from Russell Corporation Australia.
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
