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AirZone and Variflex Trampolines
- Starting date:
- January 17, 2011
- Posting date:
- January 17, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002489
Affected products
AirZone and Variflex Trampolines
Product description
This recall involves AirZone and Variflex trampolines that were sold in a variety of colours. Recalled trampolines are between 3.7 and 4.3 metres (12 to 14 feet) wide and can be identified by the following model numbers, which are found on the safety label sewn to the trampoline pad cover.
- Band trampoline: model number 138635
- Spring trampoline: model number 137337
Hazard identified
Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend or break during normal use, resulting in partial collapse of the trampoline. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Bravo has received 247 reports of top rails bending or breaking during normal use, with 4 reports of injuries. In Canada, Bravo is only aware of two reports of bent or broken top rails with no injuries.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these trampolines.
For some tips on using trampolines safely, see Health Canada's Trampoline Tip Sheet.
Number sold
Approximately 16,770 units of the recalled trampolines were sold at Canadian Tire and Sears Canada stores nationwide.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2007 to April 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Bravo Sports
Sante Fe Springs
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact Bravo Sports for instructions on how to inspect the trampoline for top rail damage and to request revised assembly instructions. Top rails and legs damaged due to assembly errors will be replaced at no charge by Bravo Sports.
For more information, consumers may contact Bravo Sports at 1-888-405-0031 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall Web site.