CPSC2003-07-31
CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines
Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa.
Hazard
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy the product immediately, to prevent injuries.
Sold at
Department, toy, and discount stores nationwide, between January 2003 and May 2003, for between $160 and $225 for the single trampolines, and between $320 and $360 for the trampolines banded together with safety enclosures.
Affected count
About 116,000
Injuries reported
Hedstrom had received about 700 reports of one or more welds breaking from the trampoline frame rails during use, resulting in 10 minor injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Hedstrom-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Trampolines-Don't want to check this manually?
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