Recalls / 2012-05-09

Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

12172 · Recalled 2012-05-09 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves the Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines with brown mesh netting. UPC codes 68706404210, and 68706404244 are printed on the trampoline box. "Sportspower BouncePro 14" and "TR-14-63-A" are printed on a plate on the leg of the trampoline frame. The trampolines are surrounded by brown netting measuring about 6 feet high on the perimeter of the trampoline. The netting is designed to contain individuals bouncing on the trampoline.

Hazards

The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.

Reported injuries

Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines		About 92,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Sportspower Limited
Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart from February 2009 through February 2012 for about $275.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Sportspower's customer service hotline toll-free at (888) 965-0565 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.sportspowerltd.net/recall-bouncepro-14ft.html, or send an e-mail to Sportspower at customerservice@sportspowerltd.net

Source: CPSC recall 12172. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.