CPSC recall 00-191, announced September 28, 2000, covers Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains (about 7,000 units). The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. Recall contact: go to www.rainbowplay.com/safetyrecall.html.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles, and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
Incidents and injuries
Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. A 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement chains.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rainbow Play Systems
- Manufacturer
- Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 00-191
- Units
- About 7,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Rainbow Play System stores nationwide sold the play sets with the defective chains, from March 2000 through June 2000, for between $1,200 and $6,000.
Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) RAINBOW between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or access the company's website at http://www.rainbowplay.com/safetyrecall.html
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