CPSC2009-11-05
Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Adventure Playsets, of Amarillo, Texas
Hazard
The plastic-coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the swing sets and contact Adventure Playsets to receive a replacement kit.
Sold at
Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy Sports, Menards, and Mill stores nationwide, and online at Walmart.com, ToyRUs.com, Willygoat.com and through the DMSI catalog from January 2004 through December 2007 for between $300 and $600.
Affected count
About 275,000 in the United States and 6,800 in Canada
Injuries reported
Adventure Playsets has received more than 1,400 reports of rotting ladders involving 16 injuries that resulted in nine emergency room visits. The injuries include two arm fractures, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises to children younger than 8 years old. Most of the reported injuries occurred when the swing came out of the monkey bar/swing beam that had rotted.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Adventure Playsets Wooden Play Sets
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Adventure Playsets toll-free at (877) 840-9068 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Adventure-Playsets-Recall-to-Repair-Backyard-Swing-Sets-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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