Sportspower Expands Trampoline Recall Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 13107 · Jan 30, 2013 · Sportspower
120,000
units affected
120,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13107
- Date
- Jan 30, 2013
- Company
- Sportspower
- Units affected
- 120,000
- Product
- Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall is an expansion of the May 2012 recall of brown tetlon netting to now include black tetlon netting. This involves Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines with model TR-1686-TPR. UPC code 687064045552 or 687064042100 is printed on the product's box. 'Sportspower BouncePro 14' is printed on a plate on the leg of the trampoline frame. The trampolines are surrounded by enclosure netting on the perimeter of the trampoline measuring about 6 feet high. The netting is designed to contain individuals bouncing on the trampoline.
What can happen
The enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a replacement enclosure netting.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportspower has received an additional nine reports of the enclosure netting breaking since the May 2012 recall. There have been five reports of injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries and contusions.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from February 2009 through March 2011 for about $300.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sportspower bouncepro 14' trampolines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a replacement enclosure netting.
What is the hazard?
The enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
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.