Parents were yesterday urged to temporarily stop their children using a trampoline which has been on sale nationwide, after safety concerns were raised that it may develop a metal fault.
Leading toystore Smyths issued a safety notice about the 4m (13ft) trampolines as a precautionary measure following independent tests.
These revealed that metal fatigue could occur in the joint between the legs and the top rail bar.
The trampolines in question were sold this year and have four legs and green padding.
Hundreds of them were removed yesterday from the shelves of Smyth's 18 toy-stores nationwide, as well as those of its affiliate, Ken Black, which has two stores here.
A spokesman for the company advised parents to contact their local Smyths or Ken Black store, where they will be provided with a reinforcement clamp.
Alternatively, they can freephone 1800 927189.
However, the spokesman added that any fatigue cracks would be visible to users on inspection well before they presented a serious risk to its stability.
"We are advising parents not to worry, but please do refrain from using the trampoline until a clamp is put in place.
"This is a precautionary notice only," he said.