Consumer product recall

JumpSport recalls Manuals for Folding Mini-Trampolines

Starting date:
January 17, 2019
Posting date:
January 17, 2019
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68722

Affected products

JumpSport® half-fold Fitness Trampolines ("JFTs") sold prior to November 1, 2018

Product description

This recall provides new/enhanced instruction manuals, safety placards and warnings for all folding JFT mini-trampoline products sold before November 1, 2018. Affected models have a hinged, round metal frame with a black fabric jumping surface suspended by bungee cords. The JumpSport® logo appears in white letters on the jumping surface. Some models were sold with accessories, such as a handlebar or workout videos.  Model information is listed below.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no defect with the JFT products or their parts. Also, the recall does not apply to non-folding JumpSport products.

The following models are included in this recall:
Models Model Numbers  Description
230f

RBJ-S-20853-00

RBJ-S-20853-01

39 inches (99 centimetres), half-fold, straight legs
350f RBJ-S-20443-00 39 inches (99 centimetres), half-fold, arched legs
550f PRO RBJ-S-20665-00 44 inches (111.8 centimetres), half-fold, arched legs
550fi

(sold on Costco.ca)

RBJ-S-21005-00

RBJ-S-21005-01

RBJ-S-21005-03 

44 inches (111.8 centimetres), half-fold, arched legs, sold in combination with optional handlebar

Hazard identified

Incorrect unfolding or folding of the trampolines can result in a user being struck forcefully by the frame, posing an injury hazard.

As of January 14, 2019, the company has received no reports of injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received eight reports of injuries since January 2011 involving contact with the frame, including cuts, bruises, and dental/facial injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 1,300 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold in Canada from August 2015 to October 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor

JumpSport, Inc.

Campbell

California

UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact JumpSport, Inc., for new, consolidated User's manual containing revised instructions and warnings for these folding JFT Products.

For more information, visit JumpSport's website to download new instructions and safety materials (English and French available) and watch new instructional videos (English with French subtitles is available). Consumers can also contact the company by telephone toll-free at 1-888-567-5867 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.