Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
Recall 13051 · Nov 28, 2012 · Sportspower Ltd.
23,400
units affected
23,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13051
- Date
- Nov 28, 2012
- Company
- Sportspower Ltd.
- Units affected
- 23,400
- Product
- Trampolines
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Sportspower Parkside model TR-14FT-COM trampolines. The trampolines are 14 feet in diameter and were sold with an enclosure net. The trampolines have blue or light blue fabric on the safety matting and enclosure pole sleeves. The model number is marked on the packaging and instruction manual. "Parkside" is printed on the enclosure net.
What can happen
The trampoline's metal legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to children and adults on the trampoline.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportspower is aware of one incident of the trampoline leg separating from the frame while in use, causing the leg to puncture through the jumping surface. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2007 through May 2012 for about $540.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trampolines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The trampoline's metal legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to children and adults on the trampoline.
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.