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Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps

Recalled October 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 08036 · Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement

Hazard

The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.

Units

About 11,000 (This recall was first announced in Jan. 2007)

Incidents / injuries

Since the first recall announcement on January 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported. Ten consumers suffered laceration injuries, including two who required stitches.

Description

The recalled products are air pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff "Launch Pod", an inflatable water trampoline. The model number and the date code "0104" are located on the label on the top of the pump.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, contact Sportsstuff toll-free at (888) 814-8833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsstuff.com

Product

Inflator Air Pumps (sold separately and included with "Launch Pod" Water Trampolines)

Imported by

Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Retailers

Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting goods and various other stores nationwide from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $50. The Launch Pod water trampolines that included recalled pumps were sold at Sam's Club from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $375.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →