CPSC2004-12-16
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide® Corp. Announce Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats
Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis.
Hazard
A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.
Sold at
Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware and Emery-Waterhouse stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $30.
Affected count
72,000
Injuries reported
Swing-N-Slide® has received five reports of the swing's seat breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide® toll-free at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.swing-n-slide.com. Consumers may also write to Extra/Heavy-Duty Swing Seat Recall, Swing-N-Slide®, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, Wis. 53545.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Swing-N-Slide-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Extra-Duty-and-Heavy-Duty-Swing-Seats-Don't want to check this manually?
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