CPSC2004-05-27
CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings
Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Department, toy and discount stores nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets. The swings were sold separately, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $12 and $16.
Affected count
47,600
Injuries reported
The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries, including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Backyard Products Swings
Consumer contact
The company 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/2004/CPSC-Backyard-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Swings-Don't want to check this manually?
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