Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4434.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4434.
Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Wal-mart, Ace Hardware And Sports And Toy Stores Nationwide From May 2002 Through May 2008 For $26. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4434.
For additional information, contact Regent Sports at (877) 516-9707 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Wal-mart, Ace Hardware And Sports And Toy Stores Nationwide From May 2002 Through May 2008 For $26. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart, Ace Hardware And Sports And Toy Stores Nationwide From May 2002 Through May 2008 For $26. is the subject of a children's products recall: Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child. The notice was published on September 16, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 190,000 units are potentially affected.