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Recalled Inflator Air Pumps were sold separately and included with the "Launch Pod" Water Trampoline
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
About 11,000 (This recall was first announced in Jan. 2007)
For more information, contact Sportsstuff toll-free at (888) 814-8833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportsstuff.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Inflator Air Pumps (sold separately and included with "Launch Pod" Water Trampolines). The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
Name of Product: Inflator Air Pumps (sold separately and included with "Launch Pod" Water Trampolines)
Units: About 11,000 (This recall was first announced in Jan. 2007)
Importer: Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard: The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
Incidents/Injuries: Since the first recall announcement on January 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported. Ten consumers suffered laceration injuries, including two who required stitches.
Description: The recalled products are air pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff "Launch Pod", an inflatable water trampoline. The model number and the date code "0104" are located on the label on the top of the pump.
Sold through: Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting good and various other stores nationwide from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $50. The Launch Pod water trampolines that included recalled pumps were sold at Sam's Club from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $375.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Sportsstuff toll-free at (888) 814-8833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportsstuff.com.
Recalled Pumps were sold separately and included with the Launch Pod Water Trampoline.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Since the first recall announcement on January 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported. Ten consumers suffered laceration injuries, including two who required stitches.
Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
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