Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.
Name of Product: Trampolines
Units: About 23,400
Manufacturer: Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: The trampoline’s metal legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to children and adults on the trampoline.
Incidents/Injuries: Sportspower is aware of one incident of the trampoline leg separating from the frame while in use, causing the leg to puncture through the jumping surface. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Sportspower Parkside model TR-14FT-COM trampolines. The trampolines are 14 feet in diameter and were sold with an enclosure net. The trampolines have blue or light blue fabric on the safety matting and enclosure pole sleeves. The model number is marked on the packaging and instruction manual. “Parkside” is printed on the enclosure net.
Sold exclusively at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2007 through May 2012 for about $540.
If you or someone you know have been injured by this product contact an injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA immediately at:
(818) 578-4775
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