Recalls / 2003-07-31

CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines

03168 · Recalled 2003-07-31 · CPSC page

Description

These are 12-foot, 13-foot, and 14-foot trampolines, which were sold separately, and also banded together with safety enclosures. They were sold under the brand names Hedstrom and NBF. The brand name is written on the warning labels found on the products. The recalled trampolines have model numbers 10136, 101366, 101442, 10146, 102369, 102949, 10321, 103217 or 10381. They also have four-digit date codes ranging from 0403 through 2103 with the last two digits always being 03. Model I.D. labels showing the model number and date code are located on one of the frame rail legs on the trampoline.

Hazards

Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

Reported injuries

Hedstrom had received about 700 reports of one or more welds breaking from the trampoline frame rails during use, resulting in 10 minor injuries.

Remedy

Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy the product immediately, to prevent injuries.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines		About 116,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Hedstrom Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Department, toy, discount, between January 2003, May 2003, for, $225 for the single trampolines, between $320, $360 for the trampolines banded together with safety enclosures.

Consumer contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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Source: CPSC recall 03168. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.