CPSC recall 04-076, announced February 5, 2004, covers Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings (1,220 units). The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Recall contact: call (800) 888-1232, or go to www.swing-n-slide.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Swing-N-Slide
- Manufacturer
- Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 04-076
- Units
- 1,220
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90.
Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
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