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Product Recall Number: 11-290

Why was Pogo sticks recalled?

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.

Pogo sticks
Here's product recall specific data for Pogo sticks.

  • Product Recall Number: 11-290

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2011-07-28

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 159,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Kohls.com, Target and Toys R Us from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Bravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, Calif Note: Disney licensed its brand name to Bravo Sports

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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