Dave B
23rd February 2010, 13:00
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fisher-PriceŽ Grow-To-ProŽ Pogo Sticks
Hazard: An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts and bruises to the face, arms and legs from fall injuries.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05167.html
Had to be done... :erm:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fisher-PriceŽ Grow-To-ProŽ Pogo Sticks
Hazard: An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts and bruises to the face, arms and legs from fall injuries.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05167.html
Had to be done... :erm: