CPSC recall 11-290, announced July 29, 2011, covers Bravo Sports Pogo sticks (about 159,000 units). The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 82 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 469-3429, or go to www.bravopogorecall.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.
The manufacturing date codes between 01/01/2009-022CO and 11/30/2010-022CO are on a clear label on the stem of the pogo stick near the foot pedals.
Which products are included?
This recall includes pogo sticks in various colors. The models included in this recall are the Disney Hannah Montana Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Toy Story Cruising Cool Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Cars Pogo Stick, the Disney Princess Pogo Stick and the Disney Fairies Cruising Cool Pogo Stick. The pogo sticks have Disney labels between the handlebars. The manufacturing date codes between 01/01/2009-022CO and 11/30/2010-022CO are on a clear label on the stem of the pogo stick near the foot pedals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Bravo and CPSC have received 82 reports of the bottom tip wearing out on the pogo sticks, including five reports of injuries. A 9-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture and chipped a tooth. Another 9-year-old girl cut her lip and chin, requiring stitches. Other injuries included scrapes, hits to the head and teeth pushed in.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bravo Sports
- Recall number
- 11-290
- Units
- About 159,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Kohls.com, Target and Toys R Us from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20.
- Distributor
- Bravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, Calif Note: Disney licensed its brand name to Bravo Sports
Pogo sticks
CPSC product type: Pogo Sticks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Bravo Sports toll-free at (855) 469-3429 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit the firm's website at www.bravopogorecall.com
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