Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
CPSC Recall #11-041 - November 17, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 11-041 |
| Recall Date | November 17, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 3,100 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $40. |
Product
Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
Description
This recall involves Classic Sport Super Bounce pogo sticks. The pogo sticks are silver and blue with “Classic Sport” printed on the front. This recall involves pogo sticks manufactured in February 2010 that have Sportcraft identification number 4112777F19414-02/10 printed on a tracking label on the base of the foot pedals.
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.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.