JumpSport Recalls Mini Trampolines Due to Injury Hazard New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided

2019-02-26 04:23:27

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/JumpSport-Recalls-Mini-Trampolines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-New-Instructions-and-Warning-Labels-Provided

Recall Summary

Name of Product: JumpSport® half-fold fitness mini-trampolines

Hazard: The folding trampoline's frame can forcefully hit the user, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: New Instructions and Safety Warnings

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and visit JumpSport's website to DOWNLOAD a new instructional manual and warning materials. If the trampoline is set up, consumers should not try to fold it until they have reviewed the new instructions and warnings. New instructions are also available directly from JumpSport.

Consumer Contact: JumpSport toll-free at 855-782-9980 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at or online at www.jumpsport.com and click on "Recalls" for more information or to request a copy by mail.

Recall Details

Units: About 11,300 (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada)

Description:This recall involves folding JumpSport mini trampolines. The recalled fitness trampoline models have a hinged, round metal frame with a black fabric jumping surface suspended by bungee cords. Some models were sold with accessories, such as a handlebar or workout videos. The model number is printed on a label on the upper potion of one of the trampoline legs. "JumpSport" and "Fitness Trampoline" are printed on the black fabric jumping surface.

Model Number

Product Description

230f

39", half fold, straight legs

350f

39", half fold, arched legs

550f Pro

44", half fold, arched legs

550fi

44", half fold, arched legs

Incidents/Injuries: JumpSport has received nine reports of injuries involving contact with the frame, including cuts, bruises, and dental/facial injuries.

Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, JumpSport.com and other websites and specialty fitness equipment stores nationwide from January 2011 through November 2018 for between $250 and $500.

Importer: JumpSport Inc., of Campbell, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/68722r-eng.php

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About U.S. CPSC:The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook , Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.

CPSC Consumer Information HotlineContact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytimeCall to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products .

Media ContactPlease use the phone numbers below for all media requests.Phone: 301-504-7908Spanish: 301-504-7800

NOTE: This recall was previously announced on December 28, 2018 independently by the firm due to the government furlough.

Recall Number: 19-071

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission