From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-570985-107156
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: 13-foot Square Trampolines
Units: About 60,000
Distributor: Skywalker Holdings LLC, of Brigham City, Utah
Hazard: The straps supporting the top of the trampoline's enclosure to
the poles can fail. The enclosure could drop if these straps break,
posing a risk that a user could fall from the trampoline.
Incidents/Injuries: Skywalker Holdings has received at least 250
reports of straps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Skywalker Holdings 13-foot
Square Trampoline and Enclosure Combo. The unit has blue spring pads,
a black net enclosure, and a jumping mat. "Skywalker Holdings" is
printed on a label located under the jumping mat and on the enclosure
net.
Sold at: Specialty stores and major retailers nationwide and online
from January 2007 through February 2009 for between $400 and $600.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the trampolines and
contact Skywalker Holdings to obtain a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Skywalker
Holdings toll-free at (866) 603-5867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT
Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at
www.skywalkertrampolines.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recall product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09230.html