CPSC recall 11-313, announced August 30, 2011, covers Pacific Cycle Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Set (about 5,500 units). The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats, remove the seats from the swing set and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats. Recall contact: call (877) 564-2261, go to www.pacific-cycle.com, or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves Playsafe's Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Playsafe's Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA. The model number and date code can be found in the owner's manual. The swing set has six metal legs and includes two swings with yellow plastic sling-style seats, a yellow plastic sliding board, a two-person glider with yellow plastic seats, yellow plastic trapeze hanging rings and a four-person lawn swing with yellow plastic seats and footboard.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received five reports of the sling-style swing seats breaking during use, including reports of minor injuries involving bruises and scrapes.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats, remove the seats from the swing set and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Cycle
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 11-313
- Units
- About 5,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $270.
- Importer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Set
CPSC product type: Swings or Swing Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pacific-cycle.com or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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