Pogo sticks
CPSC Recall #11-290 — July 28, 2011
Product
Pogo sticks
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Bravo and CPSC have received 82 reports of the bottom tip wearing out on the pogo sticks, including five reports of injuries. A 9-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture and chipped a tooth. Another 9-year-old girl cut her lip and chin, requiring stitches. Other injuries included scrapes, hits to the head and teeth pushed in. Note: Consumers can visit the search page on SaferProducts.gov to view incident reports about Bravo's recalled pogo sticks.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 159,000
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Kohls.com, Target and Toys R Us from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China