Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
What's being recalled
Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines
Units: About 92,000
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12172, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.