CPSC2006-05-18

Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.
Hazard

These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.
Sold at
Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.
Affected count
About 18,400
Injuries reported
Rainbow has received 84 reports of broken swing seats, including one report of an injury. A 2-year-old girl suffered a broken wrist when she fell to the ground after the sling swing unexpectedly broke in half.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Sling Swing Seats
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) 724-6269 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Rainbow's Web site at www.rainbowplay.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Swing-Seats-for-Fall-Hazard

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