Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard
Recall 07078 · Jan 11, 2007 · Sportsstuff Inc.
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07078
- Date
- Jan 11, 2007
- Company
- Sportsstuff Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Inflator Air Pumps
- Product type
- Air Pumps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled products are 2.5 PSI pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model No. 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles to adapt to a number of needs. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff Launch Pod, an inflatable water trampoline sold under Sportsstuff number 58-1002. The model number and the date code "0104" are located on the Underwriters' Laboratories label on the top of each pump. "2.5 PSI" was not written on the air pump, but was written on the packaging.
What can happen
These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportsstuff has received 52 reports of pumps exploding, 13 of which resulted in lacerations.
- Sold at
- Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting good and various other stores nationwide from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $50. The Launch Pod water trampolines that included recalled pumps were sold at Sam's Club from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $375.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled inflator air pumps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby 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.