Backyard Products Swings
Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
- Fall
- 47,600 units
- 31 reports, 5 injuries
Brand
Backyard Products recalls
3 official CPSC notices naming Backyard Products, 1999–2004, across children & toys.
Backyard Products recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 3
- units recalled, at least
- 237,600
- incident reports
- 322
- injuries
- 5
- brands
- 2
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 3 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Playgrounds & swing sets (2)
- Hazards identified
- Fall, Laceration
- Categories
- Children & Toys
- Latest notice
- May 27, 2004
- Earliest notice
- September 2, 1999
Backyard Products playground and swing set recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are playgrounds & swing sets.
Hedstrom Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
- Fall
- About 190,000 units
- 291 reports
Other Backyard Products recalls
Backyard Products notices outside the product types above.
- Laceration
Backyard Products recall phone numbers
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Backyard Products recall questions
How many Backyard Products recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming Backyard Products consumer products between 1999 and 2004, covering at least 237,600 units.
Has Backyard Products had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Backyard Products consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced May 27, 2004 (CPSC 04-145).
What products has Backyard Products recalled?
Playgrounds & swing sets (2) and 1 other notice.
What is the largest Backyard Products recall?
“CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets” (CPSC 01-165), announced June 5, 2001: about 190,000 units.
How do I check if my Backyard Products product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Backyard Products about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Backyard Products notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Backyard Products Swings (CPSC 04-145), call 800-638-2772 and 301-595-7054.