CPSC recall 06-166, announced May 18, 2006, covers Rainbow Play Systems Sling Swing Seats (about 18,400 units). These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground. The notice cites 84 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Recall contact: call (800) 724-6269, or go to www.rainbowplay.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
Rainbow has received 84 reports of broken swing seats, including one report of an injury. A 2-year-old girl suffered a broken wrist when she fell to the ground after the sling swing unexpectedly broke in half.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rainbow Play Systems
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 06-166
- Units
- About 18,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.
- Importer
- Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.
- Distributor
- Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif.
Sling Swing Seats
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) 724-6269 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Rainbow's Web site at www.rainbowplay.com
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