CPSC recall 05-071, announced December 16, 2004, covers Swing-N-Slide Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats (72,000 units). A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 888-1232, or go to www.swing-n-slide.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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?
Included in this recall are extra-duty and heavy-duty plastic Swing-N-Slide® swing seats. Sold in either green (extra-duty) or yellow (heavy-duty), the seats are suspended from a crossbeam by two plastic-coated metal chains. On the bottom of each seat, in raised lettering, are the words, "Swing-N-Slide® Corp., 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545, (800) 888-1232."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
Swing-N-Slide® has received five reports of the swing's seat breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Swing-N-Slide
- Manufacturer
- Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis.
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 05-071
- Units
- 72,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware and Emery-Waterhouse stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $30.
Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide® toll-free at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.swing-n-slide.com. Consumers may also write to Extra/Heavy-Duty Swing Seat Recall, Swing-N-Slide®, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, Wis. 53545.
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