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8ft Trampoline (Model: 8FTHC2/8FT-6) safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for 8ft Trampoline presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
8ft Trampoline (Model: 8FTHC2/8FT-6)
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 8FTHC2/8FT-6
What to do now
The risk with 8ft Trampoline (Model: 8FTHC2/8FT-6) is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2501-0054). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for 8ft Trampoline presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents high risk of injuries due to the lack of relevant warnings regarding the number of users at any one time, and the maximum weight limit.
This means that the product could be misused, resulting in collisions or the product collapsing under the weight of users.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2501-0054
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
An 8ft black and blue trampoline with a safety net, for outdoor use.
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Questions
Why has 8ft Trampoline (Model: 8FTHC2/8FT-6) been reported?
The risk with 8ft Trampoline (Model: 8FTHC2/8FT-6) is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
