Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps
Recall 08036 · Oct 18, 2007 · Sportsstuff Inc.
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08036
- Date
- Oct 18, 2007
- Company
- Sportsstuff Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Inflator Air Pumps (sold separately and included with "Launch Pod" Water Trampolines)
- Product type
- Air Pumps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled products are air pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff "Launch Pod", an inflatable water trampoline. The model number and the date code "0104" are located on the label on the top of the pump.
What can happen
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since the first recall announcement on January 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported. Ten consumers suffered laceration injuries, including two who required stitches.
- Sold at
- Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting goods and various other stores nationwide from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $50. The Launch Pod water trampolines that included recalled pumps were sold at Sam's Club from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $375.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled inflator air pumps (sold separately and included with "launch pod" water trampolines)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.