Amazon is blasted for ‘sexism’ after ad for £95 Newan fitness trampoline advises women and children to seek ‘additional assistance from MEN’
- The 40-inch mini bouncer states it is best for workouts for adults or children
- The description states it is not advisable for ‘child or woman to install it alone’
- Customers called the brand out for sexism and asked why men should install it
Online retail giant Amazon has been accused of ‘sexism’ after an advertisement for a fitness trampoline stated women and children should ‘seek assistance from men’.
The 40-inch mini bouncer was listed for £95 by the brand Newan and states it is best used for workouts for adults or children.
However, the description for the fitness gadget has angered some as it has suggested that the product cannot be successfully built without the help of a man.
The description reads: ‘This fitness rebounder has a relatively simple installation process, but the elastic rope part can be tricky.
The advertisement for the Newan trampoline, which states in the description that women and children will need assistance from men to build it
‘Not advised for child or woman to install alone, additional assistance from men is preferred.’
The product is still listed on Amazon, however it is now currently out of stock, with advise to customers that it may not become available again.
One customer fumed on the Amazon Q&A board: ‘And why can’t a woman install this alone?
‘Could this company be any more sexist?’
Newan responded: ‘This is not the case.
One Twitter user posted the product description and said it was ‘everyday sexism’ while others took to the Q&A page of the advertisement
The product is still listed on Amazon but it no longer available for purchase on the site
‘Because installing the elastic rope is more laborious, so we recommend that men install the trampoline first. If the woman can install it, it is more perfect.’
Another added: ‘Why do you recommend that ‘It is not advisable for a woman to be installed alone, additional assistance from men is preferred’?’
Newan replied: ‘This trampoline can be a bit tricky when installing elastic cord parts, it needs some strength.
‘Although we have a matching tool, it is best to wear gloves when installing the elastic rope, so we recommend men first.
‘If the lady can also install it, it will be even more perfect!
‘If you experience the trampoline after installation, you will want to jump on it every day, it is a source of happiness for us.’
Katherine Powderly took a screenshot of the product description and put it on Twitter, saying: ‘Hey @amazon nice listing £everydaysexism’.
MailOnline has contacted Amazon.