CPSC2006-05-11
Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas
Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 26,000
Injuries reported
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Products
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Consumer contact
For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Adventure-Playsets-Recalls-Swing-Sets---Detaching-Frames-Pose-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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