March 24, 2009

Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines 

Name of Product: Aviva Leaps and Bounds Folding Trampolines with Safety Pad (“L&B”) and Aviva Pirate Jump ‘N Play Trampolines (“Pirate”)

Units: About 14,000

Manufacturer: Aviva Sports, Inc. of Camdenton, Mo.

Hazard: The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Description: The recall includes two separate model trampolines. The Leaps & Bounds Trampoline is a 34 inch by 34 inch trampoline with a hold-on handle with model number 12731 printed on the pad that goes around the frame of the product. The Pirate Jump & Play Trampoline has an enclosure and model number 0840525.

Sold by: Sports equipment e-retailers and catalog companies and by Chelsea & Scott through its Web site and the “Leaps and Bounds” catalog from September 2006 through January 2009 for about $100 to $200.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the trampoline and contact Aviva to receive instructions for returning the trampoline and to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aviva Sports at (888) 352-9763 anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.aviva-trampoline-recall.com