CPSC2014-09-16
IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20.
Affected count
About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada
Injuries reported
There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
GUNGGUNG child's swing
Consumer contact
IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-SwingDon't want to check this manually?
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