Pogo sticks
Description: This recall includes pogo sticks in various colors. The models included in this recall are the Disney Hannah Montana Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Toy Story Cruising Cool Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Cars Pogo Stick, the Disney Princess Pogo Stick and the Disney Fairies Cruising Cool Pogo Stick. The pogo sticks have Disney labels between the handlebars. The manufacturing date codes between 01/01/2009-022CO and 11/30/2010-022CO are on a clear label on the stem of the pogo stick near the foot pedals. [Learn More]
About 159,000 units were affected by this recall.
Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
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Pogo sticks Recall Information
Country of Origin | China |
Recall Date | 07/29/2011 |
Recall ID | 734 |
Recall Number | 11290 |
Product Type | Pogo Sticks |
Hazard | The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
Injuries | Bravo and CPSC have received 82 reports of the bottom tip wearing out on the pogo sticks, including five reports of injuries. A 9-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture and chipped a tooth. Another 9-year-old girl cut her lip and chin, requiring stitches. Other injuries included scrapes, hits to the head and teeth pushed in. Note: Consumers can visit the search page on SaferProducts.gov to view incident reports about Bravo’s recalled pogo sticks. |
Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund. |
Remedy Option | Refund |
Contact | For additional information, contact Bravo Sports toll-free at (855) 469-3429 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit the firm’s website at www.bravopogorecall.com |
Last Updated | 06/30/2016 |
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