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
Brand
Hedstrom recalls
15 official CPSC notices naming Hedstrom, 1986–2003, across children & toys, clothing & accessories and sports & outdoors.
Hedstrom recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 15
- units recalled, at least
- 306,000
- incident reports
- 991
- injuries
- 10
- brands
- 5
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 15 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Playgrounds & swing sets (9), Toys & play sets (3), Strollers (2), Trampolines (1)
- Hazards identified
- Fall, Laceration, Burn, Entanglement
- Categories
- Children & Toys, Clothing & Accessories, Sports & Outdoors
- Latest notice
- July 31, 2003
- Earliest notice
- February 19, 1986
Hedstrom playground and swing set recalls
9 notices where the recalled products are playgrounds & swing sets.
- Fall
- Entanglement
- Strangulation
- Entanglement
- Strangulation
- Laceration
- Laceration
Hedstrom toy recalls
3 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.
- Fire
- Burn
- Fire
- Burn
Hedstrom stroller recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are strollers.
- Laceration
Hedstrom trampoline recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a trampoline.
Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
- Fall
- About 116,000 units
- 700 reports, 10 injuries
Hedstrom 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.
Hedstrom recall questions
How many Hedstrom recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 15 recall notices naming Hedstrom consumer products between 1986 and 2003, covering at least 306,000 units.
Has Hedstrom had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Hedstrom consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced July 31, 2003 (CPSC 03-168).
What products has Hedstrom recalled?
Playgrounds & swing sets (9), toys & play sets (3), strollers (2) and trampolines (1).
What is the largest Hedstrom 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 Hedstrom 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 Hedstrom about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Hedstrom notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Hedstrom and NBF Trampolines (CPSC 03-168), call 800-638-2772 and 301-595-7054.