CPSC2001-06-05
CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa.
Hazard
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.
Sold at
Department, toy, discount, lumber, and hardware stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the gyms, from September 2000 through April 2001, for $150 to $400.
Affected count
About 190,000
Injuries reported
Hedstrom had received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises.
Products
Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hedstrom-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Swings-on-Backyard-Gym-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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