Safety regulator, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks
Recall 05167 · May 10, 2005 · Fisher-Price
154,000
units affected
154,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05167
- Date
- May 10, 2005
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 154,000
- Product
- Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks
- Product type
- Pogo Sticks
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two foot pegs and handles and the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356). The model number can be found underneath the pogo stick's foot pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through August 1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Green pogo sticks manufactured after August 1, 2004, are not included in this recall and are marked with a round, green sticker underneath the foot peg. Pink pogo sticks are no longer manufactured.
What can happen
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
The fix
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts and bruises to the face, arms and legs, from fall injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from January 2002 through August 2004, for between $25 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fisher-price® grow-to-pro® pogo sticks?
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
What is the hazard?
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
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.