Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Recall 11041 · Nov 18, 2010 · Sportcraft
3,100
units affected
3,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11041
- Date
- Nov 18, 2010
- Company
- Sportcraft
- Units affected
- 3,100
- Product
- Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
- Product type
- Pogo Sticks
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Classic Sport Super Bounce pogo sticks. The pogo sticks are silver and blue with "Classic Sport" printed on the front. This recall involves pogo sticks manufactured in February 2010 that have Sportcraft identification number 4112777F19414-02/10 printed on a tracking label on the base of the foot pedals.
What can happen
The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportcraft has received three reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including two reports of injuries to the consumers' inner thigh and hands requiring medical attention.
- Sold at
- The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled classic sport super bounce pogo sticks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
What is the hazard?
The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards 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.