CPSC2010-11-18
Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Sportcraft Ltd., of Budd Lake, N.J.
Hazard
The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Sold at
The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $40.
Affected count
About 3,100
Injuries reported
Sportcraft has received three reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including two reports of injuries to the consumers' inner thigh and hands requiring medical attention.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Sportcraft-Recalls-Pogo-Sticks-Sold-Exclusively-at-The-Sports-Authority-Due-to-Risk-ofDon't want to check this manually?
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