September 1, 2026 — A Trsmima Zipline Kit is linked to a severe ankle injury sustained in March 2025, an incident only connected to the product after Amazon issued a recall notification in July 2026.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On March 29, 2025, a consumer’s husband was testing a newly installed Trsmima Zipline Kit, which had been purchased on Amazon in December 2024. During this test, the seat of the zipline unexpectedly detached, causing him to fall. The fall resulted in severe injuries to his ankle, including a break, dislocation, and torn ligaments. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Richmond, VA, where he underwent surgery on March 31, 2025, to repair the damage.
The injury led to a prolonged recovery period, involving regular follow-up appointments, physical therapy, and a period of short-term disability until he was deemed healthy enough to return to work in July 2025. At the time of the injury, the couple did not suspect an issue with the zipline itself.
Over a year later, on July 31, 2026, the consumer received an email from Amazon regarding a recall for the Trsmima Zipline Kit, citing a potential safety issue. This recall notification prompted the realization that the product defect might have been responsible for the husband’s severe injury. The consumer has attempted to contact the brand via the email provided in Amazon’s recall notice but has not yet received a response. The zipline kit is still in their possession, and they are prepared to provide EMS reports and hospital records. The CPSC responded via email on August 5, 2026, confirming receipt of the message and its forwarding to the office of compliance, and requesting completion of a form.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights critical safety concerns associated with the Trsmima Zipline Kit:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most severe danger is the potential for unexpected detachment of the zipline seat or other components. This can lead to uncontrolled falls from height, resulting in catastrophic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, ligament tears, head trauma, spinal injuries, and other severe orthopedic damage.
- Long-Term Risks: Injuries sustained from such falls can have long-lasting consequences, including chronic pain, reduced mobility, permanent disability, significant medical expenses (surgery, physical therapy, medication), lost wages, and emotional distress for both the injured individual and their family.
- Who Might Be Affected: Zipline kits are often used by children and adults. Children, due to their smaller stature and developing coordination, are particularly vulnerable to serious injury if a component fails. Adults testing or using the product are also at significant risk, as demonstrated by this incident.
- Property Damage Potential: While the primary risk is personal injury, a detaching zipline component could potentially strike and damage nearby property or individuals.
The failure of a load-bearing component in recreational equipment designed for elevated use poses an unacceptable risk of severe harm.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Trsmima Zipline Kit, or a similar product, it is crucial to take immediate action:
- Immediately Cease Use: Do not use the Trsmima Zipline Kit or allow anyone else to use it.
- Identify the Product: Check if your zipline kit is the affected Trsmima brand. The incident report specifies a “Trsmima Zipline Kit.”
- Contact the Manufacturer/Retailer: Follow the instructions provided in any recall notice you may have received. If you have not received one, contact Amazon or Hunan Pineapple Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. dba TRSMIMA for information on returns, refunds, or replacement.
- Do Not Dispose of the Product: Retain the product and any associated documentation (purchase receipts, recall notices) as evidence, especially if an injury has occurred.
- Report Incidents: If you or someone you know has experienced an injury or near-miss with this product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Providing detailed reports helps the CPSC identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, Hunan Pineapple Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. dba TRSMIMA, has responded “Yes” to the CPSC regarding this incident report. However, the consumer involved in this specific incident noted difficulty in receiving a direct response from the manufacturer after reaching out via the email provided in Amazon’s recall notice.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.