Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 12172 · May 9, 2012 · Sportspower Limited
92,000
units affected
92,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12172
- Date
- May 9, 2012
- Company
- Sportspower Limited
- Units affected
- 92,000
- Product
- Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines
- Product type
- Trampolines
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves the Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines with brown mesh netting. UPC codes 68706404210, and 68706404244 are printed on the trampoline box. "Sportspower BouncePro 14" and "TR-14-63-A" are printed on a plate on the leg of the trampoline frame. The trampolines are surrounded by brown netting measuring about 6 feet high on the perimeter of the trampoline. The netting is designed to contain individuals bouncing on the trampoline.
What can happen
The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from February 2009 through February 2012 for about $275.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sportspower bouncepro 14' trampolines?
Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.
What is the hazard?
The 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.