CPSC recall 05-167, announced May 10, 2005, covers Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks (about 154,000 units). An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children. The notice cites 17 incident reports. Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick. Recall contact: call (800) 991-2444, or go to www.service.fisher-price.com.
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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.
They come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356).
Which products are included?
The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two foot pegs and handles and the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356). The model number can be found underneath the pogo stick's foot pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through August 1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Green pogo sticks manufactured after August 1, 2004, are not included in this recall and are marked with a round, green sticker underneath the foot peg. Pink pogo sticks are no longer manufactured.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
Incidents and injuries
Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts and bruises to the face, arms and legs, from fall injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 05-167
- Units
- About 154,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from January 2002 through August 2004, for between $25 and $30.
Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks
CPSC product type: Pogo Sticks
Recall contact information
Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
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