CPSC2021-05-13
Leisure Time Products Recalls Brutus Swing Sets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Leisure Time Products LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Hazard
The attachment that connects the swing hanger to the top tube can fail, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Leisure Time Products for a free repair kit. Leisure Time Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, www.backyarddiscovery.com, Homedepot.com, Lowes.com Wayfair.com, and other online retailers from May 2019 through January 2021 for between $400 to $570, depending on the model.
Affected count
About 9,000 (In addition, about 270 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Leisure Time Products has received three reports of the swing hanger attachment failing, which resulted in one side of the swing falling. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus and Mini Brutus metal A-frame swing sets
Consumer contact
Leisure Time Products at 800-856-4445 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT seven days a week, or online at www.backyarddiscovery.com and click on Support and Recalls, then Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Leisure-Time-Products-Recalls-Brutus-Swing-Sets-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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