Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
Recall 11290 · Jul 29, 2011 · Bravo Sports
159,000
units affected
159,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11290
- Date
- Jul 29, 2011
- Company
- Bravo Sports
- Units affected
- 159,000
- Product
- Pogo sticks
- Product type
- Pogo Sticks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Kohls.com, Target and Toys R Us from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pogo sticks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.