CPSC recall 01-165, announced June 5, 2001, covers Hedstrom Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets (about 190,000 units). Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children. The notice cites 291 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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Which products are included?
The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
Incidents and injuries
Hedstrom had received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hedstrom
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 01-165
- Units
- About 190,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, toy, discount, lumber, and hardware stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the gyms, from September 2000 through April 2001, for $150 to $400.
- Distributor
- Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa., Backyard Products, of Collingwood, Ontario
Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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