Amber Sporting Goods martial arts
1 report to CPSC, the latest made May 25, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- May 25, 2012the latest report was made
- May 25, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Amber Sporting Goods
- Maker
- AMBER SPORTING GOODS, INCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Martial artsThe activity, its clothing or equipmentCPSC’s product type: Martial Arts (Activity, Apparel or Equipment) (code 3257), in Sports and Recreation: Other
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, no treatment Made May 25, 2012, sent to the company Jun 21, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 6, 2012
The product, in the report: 100 grappling dummy
The consumer stated that he purchased a 100 pound dummy that was delivered to his home. The consumer stated that he smelled a moldy odor, but he continued to take it down to his basement. The consumer proceeded to use the dummy for approximately 20-30 minutes. He stated that he stated to feel nauseous and it made him leave the basement area. The consumer stated that for the next 2 day after he experiences headache and painful sensations on the left side of the face and neck. The consumer stated that it is unusual for him to get headaches. The consumer stated that he did not treat it with any medicine. The consumer stated that he also experienced shortness of breath, light headedness, fatigue and dizziness.
The consumer stated that he believes that the chemical used to fumigate was “methyl bromide”. The consumer stated that he conducted some independent research and found that this chemical has the same smell as what he experienced and it causes the same side effects. He stated that this chemical is the most commonly used chemical in India to fumigate. The consumer added that the dummy he purchased was made in India.
The consumer contacted the manufacturer and they stated that it was mold. The representative continued to inform the consumer that the smell was the odor of the chemical they use to fumigate the fabric inside the dummy. The consumer stated that the consumer stated that the manufacturer advised the consumer to take the dummy outside to let it air out and if the smell was still there to spray an odor eliminator.
The consumer stated that the website he ordered the dummy from provided a refund and they will be picking it up between 05/29/2012 and 06/03/2012. The consumer believes that this product should be investigated since it poses a poising hazard to the consumer.
- Model
- Submission Grappling Dummy (ASIN-B005LUWUNE)
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- May 18, 2012
- Where
- Wynnewood, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 33, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Amber Sporting Goods, made or sold by AMBER SPORTING GOODS, INC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
CPSC’s disclaimer
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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