CPSC recall 04-145, announced May 27, 2004, covers Backyard Products Swings (47,600 units). Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries. The notice cites 31 incident reports and 5 injuries. Firm no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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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?
This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries, including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.
Official remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Backyard Products
- Manufacturer
- Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 04-145
- Units
- 47,600
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, toy and discount stores nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets. The swings were sold separately, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $12 and $16.
Backyard Products Swings
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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