CPSC recall 08-299, announced June 10, 2008, covers Backyard Leisure Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets (about 11,000 units). Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 114 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions. Recall contact: call (866) 546-7902, go to www.adventureplaysets.com, or email custservice@adventureplayets.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.
The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.
Which products are included?
The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure Play Sets Model Pathfinder Swing Set 65008 Conqueror Swing Set 65208 Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Backyard Leisure
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 08-299
- Units
- About 11,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500.
- Distributor
- Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Backyard Leisure at (866) 546-7902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or email the firm at custservice@adventureplayets.com
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