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Sportspower Trampolines Recalled Due to Injury Hazards

Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries and contusions. They are sold exclusively at Walmart.

SPRINGFIELD–The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission May 9 announced a voluntary recall of 92,000 Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines.

The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured. Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries and contusions, the announcement states.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Identify the recalled product with UPC codes 68706404210, and 68706404244 printed on the trampoline box. "Sportspower BouncePro 14" and "TR-14-63-A" are printed on a plate on the leg of the trampoline frame. The trampolines are surrounded by brown netting measuring about 6 feet high on the perimeter of the trampoline. The netting is designed to contain individuals bouncing on the trampoline.

This product is sold exclusively at nationwide from February 2009 through February 2012 for about $275. Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.

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