CPSC2006-03-15
Swing Sets Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Top Beam Disconnecting
PlayPower LT Farmington Inc., of Farmington, Mo. (formerly Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems Inc.)
Hazard
The connection between the swing set's horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post can break, posing a risk of injury, if the user falls to the ground or is hit by the beam.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled swing sets immediately and remove the swing's chains and seats from the top beam until a repair kit can be installed. PlayPower LT is contacting swing owners directly by mail and is providing free repair kits.
Sold at
PlayPower LT representatives directly to consumers from December 1997 through June 2004 for the "Max Play" Single Post Swing for about $900, and from May 2002 through November 2005 for the "Kid Builders Arch" Swing for about $1,800.
Affected count
About 3,600
Injuries reported
PlayPower LT has received 22 reports of cracks at the connection between the swing's horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
"Max Play" Single Post and "Kid Builders Arch" Swing Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact PlayPower LT at (800) 265-9953 Ext. 206, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm's Web site at www.littletikescommercial.com, or e-mail the firm at mike.hayward@ltcps.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Swing-Sets-Recalled-for-Repair-Due-to-Risk-of-Top-Beam-DisconnectingDon't want to check this manually?
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