CPSC recall 11-172, announced March 16, 2011, covers Bravo Sports Pogo Sticks (about 169,000 units). The bottom of the pogo stick's frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers. The notice cites 123 incident reports and 9 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 248-5327, or go to www.bravopogorecall.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
The manufacturing date code is located on a white label underneath the foot pedal or on the stem of the pogo near the foot pedals.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Rocket Stick Pogo, Pop Stick Pogo, Monster Stick Pogo and Twin Stick Pogo. They were sold in red, green and blue colors. Rocket, Pop, Monster or Twin are printed on the stem and on the foot pedals. Only pogo sticks with manufacturing date codes between 04/01/2010 - 046HE and 10/31/2010 - 046HE are included in the recall. The manufacturing date code is located on a white label underneath the foot pedal or on the stem of the pogo near the foot pedals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bottom of the pogo stick's frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Bravo has received 123 reports of incidents involving the pogo sticks, including nine reports of injuries. Injuries include one report of a child who chipped a tooth and required stitches for a facial laceration, another child who chipped a tooth and one child who fell after the pogo stick broke and knocked out a tooth.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bravo Sports
- Recall number
- 11-172
- Units
- About 169,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers nationwide and online by Web retailers from May 2010 through March 2011 for between $25 and $40.
- Distributor
- Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Pogo Sticks
CPSC product type: Pogo Sticks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Bravo toll-free at (800) 248-5327 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bravopogorecall.com
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