Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah, is recalling over 29,800 ProCourt portable basketball systems. The base can develop a leak, allowing the water used to stabilize the system to leak out, resulting in the possibility that the basketball system could fall over.
The company has received 21 reports of bases leaking. The basketball systems did not fall over and no injuries have been reported. The ProCourt portable basketball system has a 3-inch telescopic adjustable metal pole, a 44-inch acrylic backboard, a black metal rim with a white net, and a 26-gallon black polyethylene base with wheels. The system was designed for residential use and can be moved to a driveway or patio surface for play. If the system is moved only occasionally, the base can be filled with sand. When filled with sand, it doesn't leak.The systems that are being recalled have a number 4 on the bottom of the base and date codes from 970101 through 970873 stamped on the bottom of the horizontal plate attaching the rim to the pole.
Major discount, department and sport stores nationwide sold them from Jan. 1997 through April 1997 for about $99. You should stop using the recalled systems and call Lifetime Products at (800) 225-3865 for a free replacement base with installation instructions.
Mazel Co., of Solon, Ohio, is recalling about 835 Teddy Precious Indian girl and boy stuffed bears. The bears' American Indian-style clothing has beads on the headband and at the waist or neck. The beads can detach and young children can choke on the beads or inhale them into their lungs, which could lead to death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is not aware of any injuries from these toys. The recall is to prevent injury.
The light brown bears measure approximately 18 inches in length. Each wears a brown vinyl dress or shirt and pants trimmed with American Indian embroidery and a headband patterned with matching embroidery. A label sewn to each bear's foot reads, "Teddy Precious." The bears each have a sewn-in tag that reads in part, "Dandee International Limited . . . Made in China."
Independent discount stores sold the bears nationwide from July 1996 through Dec. 1996 for about $13. Return the bears to the store where you bought them for a full refund or a replacement toy. For information, call (800) 443-4789.
OddzOn Products Inc., of Campbell, Calif., is recalling about 5,000 children's swimming vests manufactured in 1996 and sold under the brand name "Starfish." The vest's buckles can unlatch unexpectedly while in use. The company has received one report of the buckles releasing. No injuries were reported. The "Starfish" inflatable plastic swimming vest has a blue inner lining and collar and a yellow and pink body secured by two plastic buckles in the front. The "Starfish" logo and name appear on the front and on the buckles. Toy, sporting goods and gift stores nationwide sold the vests from May 1996 through March 1997 for about $14. Return the vest to the store where you bought it. For information call (800) 755-6674.