CPSC recall · Reported May 10, 2005
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks
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 chil…
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. recalled The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable….
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks was recalled by Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. in May 10, 2005. Reason: An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release…. Remedy: Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Pric…. Verify recall #05167 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release….
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- agency class
- May 10, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05167 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
The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two foot pegs and handles and the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356). The model number can be found underneath the pogo stick's foot pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through August 1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Green pogo sticks manufactured after August 1, 2004, are not included in this recall and are marked with a round, green sticker underneath the foot peg. Pink pogo sticks are no longer manufactured.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05167 |
| Date reported | May 10, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 154,000 |
| 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
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo sti…
- Check the recall number (05167) 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
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