Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mini-Trampolines - New Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers
Recall 06133 · Apr 6, 2006 · Stamina Products Inc.
668,000
units affected
668,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06133
- Date
- Apr 6, 2006
- Company
- Stamina Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 668,000
- Product
- InMotion Trampolines
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The round, black mini-trampoline measures 36 inches across and has six 7½-inch long metal legs. The mini-trampoline is used for in-place jogging and other cardiovascular exercises. Most mini-trampolines that have model numbers containing 35-1625 are included in the recall. Model 35-1625C and 35-1625CW units are not included in the recall. The model number, along with the customer service and serial numbers, are stamped on a black and white label on one of the legs, containing the name "Stamina."
What can happen
If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should not assemble or disassemble these mini-trampolines until they have the revised assembly instructions. Consumers should contact Stamina immediately for new assembly instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stamina has received 13 reports of injuries including two concussions; a rotated disc; two reports of facial bone fractures; six injuries requiring stitches to the forehead, eyebrow, lip and/or chin; a corneal abrasion; and two reports of chipped teeth.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Play It Again Sports, and various other retail outlets nationwide and online sellers, including Wal-Mart.com, from August 2000 through March 2006 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled inmotion trampolines?
Consumers should not assemble or disassemble these mini-trampolines until they have the revised assembly instructions. Consumers should contact Stamina immediately for new assembly instructions.
What is the hazard?
If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
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.