Movable Soccer Goals Can Cause Injury
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning that movable soccer goals can fall over and cause serious injury to children who climb on or hang from them. CPSC states that since 1979 it has received reports of at least 28 deaths caused by homemade and professionally-manufactured soccer goals falling over. CPSC is offering safety suggestions to help prevent injuries associated with soccer goals.
- Read the CPSC Press Release
- May 2007 Recalls and Product Safety News (CPSC)
- Accident & Injury Center (FindLaw)