CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks
Source: CPSC Recall #05167
Recall Date
2005-05-10
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 154,000
Products Involved
Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks
Hazard
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
Reported Injuries
Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of incidents with the pogo sticks, including one report of two teeth being lost and one report where stitches were required. Other injuries involved cuts and bruises to the face, arms and legs, from fall injuries.
Sold At
Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from January 2002 through August 2004, for between $25 and $30.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled Grow-To-Pro® Pogo sticks are traditional pogo sticks with a round, removable base, two foot pegs and handles and the words "Grow to Pro Pogo" stamped on the front of the product. They come in two colors: green (model number 73386) and pink (model number 77356). The model number can be found underneath the pogo stick's foot pegs. This recall includes green pogo sticks manufactured through August 1, 2004, and all pink pogo sticks. Green pogo sticks manufactured after August 1, 2004, are not included in this recall and are marked with a round, green sticker underneath the foot peg. Pink pogo sticks are no longer manufactured.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28