CPSC recall 11-743, announced June 15, 2011, covers Sporting King Abilitations aDOORable swing bar (about 600 units). A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately and contact Sportime to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar. Recall contact: call (888) 388-3224, or go to www.sportime.com.
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Which products are included?
The Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. The swing bar is a white metal pole between two brackets that attach to a standard size doorway with metal screws. Two metal "S" hooks are welded to the metal pole for a swing attachment. "Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar" and product number "1302341" are printed on the metal pole.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Sportime has received three reports of children falling when the welded eye hook released. Two minor injuries were reported including one report of rug burn after falling from a swing attached to the swing bar.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately and contact Sportime to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sporting King
- Manufacturer
- Sporting King Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Recall number
- 11-743
- Units
- About 600 (U.S.)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 through March 2011 for about $60.
- Importer
- Sportime LLC, of Norcross, Ga., a subsidiary of School Specialty Inc. of Greenville, Wis.
Abilitations aDOORable swing bar
CPSC product type: Portable Baby Swings
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportime.com
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