CPSC recall 03-168, announced July 31, 2003, covers Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines (about 116,000 units). Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. The notice cites 700 incident reports and 10 injuries. Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model I.D. labels showing the model number and date code are located on one of the frame rail legs on the trampoline.
Which products are included?
These are 12-foot, 13-foot, and 14-foot trampolines, which were sold separately, and also banded together with safety enclosures. They were sold under the brand names Hedstrom and NBF. The brand name is written on the warning labels found on the products. The recalled trampolines have model numbers 10136, 101366, 101442, 10146, 102369, 102949, 10321, 103217 or 10381. They also have four-digit date codes ranging from 0403 through 2103 with the last two digits always being 03. Model I.D. labels showing the model number and date code are located on one of the frame rail legs on the trampoline.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Hedstrom had received about 700 reports of one or more welds breaking from the trampoline frame rails during use, resulting in 10 minor injuries.
Official remedy
Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy the product immediately, to prevent injuries.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hedstrom
- Manufacturer
- Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa.
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Recall number
- 03-168
- Units
- About 116,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, toy, and discount stores nationwide, between January 2003 and May 2003, for between $160 and $225 for the single trampolines, and between $320 and $360 for the trampolines banded together with safety enclosures.
Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines
CPSC product type: Trampolines
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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