CPSC2011-03-16
Pogo Sticks Recalled by Bravo Sports Due to Risk of Serious Injury
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Hazard
The bottom of the pogo stick's frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers nationwide and online by Web retailers from May 2010 through March 2011 for between $25 and $40.
Affected count
About 169,000
Injuries reported
Bravo has received 123 reports of incidents involving the pogo sticks, including nine reports of injuries. Injuries include one report of a child who chipped a tooth and required stitches for a facial laceration, another child who chipped a tooth and one child who fell after the pogo stick broke and knocked out a tooth.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Pogo Sticks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Bravo toll-free at (800) 248-5327 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bravopogorecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Pogo-Sticks-Recalled-by-Bravo-Sports-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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