CPSC2016-04-07
Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb
Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla.
Hazard
The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.
Sold at
Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2011 and at several mass merchandisers including Sam's Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009 through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.
Affected count
About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
Rainbow has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking, including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Plastic Trapeze rings
Consumer contact
Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Reannounces-Recall-of-Plastic-Yellow-Trapeze-RingsDon't want to check this manually?
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