CPSC2007-01-11
Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard
Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard
These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
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.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
Sportsstuff has received 52 reports of pumps exploding, 13 of which resulted in lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Inflator Air Pumps
Consumer contact
Call Sportsstuff toll-free at (888) 814-8833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsstuff.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Sportsstuff-Inc-Recalls-Air-Pumps-for-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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