CPSC recall 11-041, announced November 18, 2010, covers Sportcraft Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks (about 3,100 units). The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks.
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This recall involves pogo sticks manufactured in February 2010 that have Sportcraft identification number 4112777F19414-02/10 printed on a tracking label on the base of the foot pedals.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Classic Sport Super Bounce pogo sticks. The pogo sticks are silver and blue with "Classic Sport" printed on the front. This recall involves pogo sticks manufactured in February 2010 that have Sportcraft identification number 4112777F19414-02/10 printed on a tracking label on the base of the foot pedals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sportcraft has received three reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including two reports of injuries to the consumers' inner thigh and hands requiring medical attention.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sportcraft
- Recall number
- 11-041
- Units
- About 3,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $40.
- Distributor
- Sportcraft Ltd., of Budd Lake, N.J.
Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
CPSC product type: Pogo Sticks
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