Pogo Sticks
CPSC Recall #11-172 — March 15, 2011
Product
Pogo Sticks
Description
This recall involves the Rocket Stick Pogo, Pop Stick Pogo, Monster Stick Pogo and Twin Stick Pogo. They were sold in red, green and blue colors. Rocket, Pop, Monster or Twin are printed on the stem and on the foot pedals. Only pogo sticks with manufacturing date codes between 04/01/2010 - 046HE and 10/31/2010 - 046HE are included in the recall. The manufacturing date code is located on a white label underneath the foot pedal or on the stem of the pogo near the foot pedals. Monster Stick Pogo Twin Stick Pogo Pop Stick Pogo Rocket Stick Pogo
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 169,000
Sold At
Mass merchandisers nationwide and online by Web retailers from May 2010 through March 2011 for between $25 and $40.
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.