CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2003
CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa. recalled These are 12-foot, 13-foot, and 14-foot trampolines, which were sold separately, and also….
CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines was recalled by Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa. in July 31, 2003. Reason: Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suf…. Remedy: Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using …. Verify recall #03168 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suf….
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- agency class
- July 31, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03168 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These are 12-foot, 13-foot, and 14-foot trampolines, which were sold separately, and also banded together with safety enclosures. They were sold under the brand names Hedstrom and NBF. The brand name is written on the warning labels found on the products. The recalled trampolines have model numbers 10136, 101366, 101442, 10146, 102369, 102949, 10321, 103217 or 10381. They also have four-digit date codes ranging from 0403 through 2103 with the last two digits always being 03. Model I.D. labels showing the model number and date code are located on one of the frame rail legs on the trampoline.
Reason for recall
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy the product immediately, to prevent injuries.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03168 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 116,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy the product immed…
- Check the recall number (03168) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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