CPSCNovember 18, 2010

Sportcraft Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports recall

Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury

Why was Sportcraft Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks
Company
Sportcraft Ltd., of Budd Lake, N.J.
Quantity
About 3,100
Sold at
The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 through October 2010 for about $40.
Recall date
November 18, 2010
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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