CPSC recall 05-092, announced January 25, 2005, covers Jumpking Trampolines and "FunRing" Enclosures (about 1 million units). Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries. The notice cites 47 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the trampolines and/or the enclosures, and contact Jumpking to receive free repair kits. Recall contact: call (866) 302-8669, or go to www.jumpking.com.
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The brand name "Jumpking, Inc." is written on a warning label wrapped around a leg of the trampoline.
Which products are included?
The recall includes 14-foot and 15-foot Jumpking trampolines sold separately and with FunRing enclosures. The brand name "Jumpking, Inc." is written on a warning label wrapped around a leg of the trampoline. The eight legs of these trampolines fit into perpendicular sockets welded to the top rails. Trampolines with weldless sockets that fit over the connecting top rail pieces are not included in this recall. The FunRing enclosures have an arched design where the vertical poles are connected by arches at the top. Some enclosures were sold separately from the trampolines. Later units, that include the rubber sleeves that fit around the mounting brackets, are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries. Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.
Incidents and injuries
Jumpking has received 47 reports of one or more welds breaking on these trampolines. This resulted in 21 reports of a variety of injuries, including a concussion; head, neck and back injuries; a broken arm; sprains; lacerations; and bruises. The firm also received 12 reports of other incidents, including nine reports of serious lacerations, when children came into contact with the sharp edges of the enclosure brackets.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the trampolines and/or the enclosures, and contact Jumpking to receive free repair kits.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jumpking
- Manufacturer
- Jumpking Inc.® of Mesquite, Texas
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Recall number
- 05-092
- Units
- About 1 million trampolines and about 296,000 "FunRing" enclosures
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- The trampolines with enclosures were sold at discount, department and toy stores nationwide and in Canada from July 1999 through December 2003 for between $350 and $450. Trampolines without FunRing enclosures were sold from July 1999 through February 2004 for between $180 and $220. FunRing enclosures were sold separately for between $150 and $250.
Jumpking Trampolines and "FunRing" Enclosures
CPSC product type: Trampolines
Recall contact information
To order the repair kits or for more information, contact Jumpking Inc. toll-free at (866) 302-8669 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at www.jumpking.com
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