CPSC2007-10-18
Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps
Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Sold at
Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting goods 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 (This recall was first announced in Jan. 2007)
Injuries reported
Since the first recall announcement on January 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported. Ten consumers suffered laceration injuries, including two who required stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Inflator Air Pumps (sold separately and included with "Launch Pod" Water Trampolines)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact 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/2008/Additional-Injuries-Prompt-Re-announcement-of-Sportsstuff-Recall-of-Air-PumpsDon't want to check this manually?
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