March
29, 2001
Cosco
Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 171,000 bungee
baby jumpers. The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in
a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal
clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor.
Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. Cosco has received 82 reports of the
bungee jumper falling to the floor. Fifteen babies suffered bumps, bruises and
scratches, the majority of which were to the head.
Only model numbers 04-461 and 04-468 are being recalled. The model number is
located on the bottom of the tray. Model number 04-461 is the Bungee Jumper and
model 04-468 is the Bungee Combo Pack, which consists of the Bungee Jumper and
parts to convert the Bungee Jumper to a stationary exerciser. The stationary
exerciser, called the Bungee Bouncer Exerciser, is not part of this recall.
Both bungee baby jumper models have a multi-colored fabric seat with a white
plastic frame with a red foam trim. Three yellow cords connect the seat to a
blue plastic strap holder, which says "Cosco." Above the blue plastic
strap holder is a thick yellow strap, which connects to a green bungee cord.
The bungee cord attaches to a blue door hook. Juvenile product, mass
merchandise, discount department and specialty stores nationwide sold the
Bungee Baby Jumpers from May 1996 through March 2001 for about $40 to $50.
Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and contact
Cosco at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit also can be ordered through their
web site at www.coscoinc.com.