CPSC recall 12-751, announced September 27, 2012, covers YCH Industries Cyclone Swing Seats (about 63 units). The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement swing. Recall contact: call (800) 985-7659, or go to www.swingsetmall.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?
This recall involves green, blue or yellow plastic, disc-shaped Cyclone swing seats. The swings are about 12 inches in diameter and have a cone-shaped plastic piece in the middle to hold the swing's rope. Only swings with date codes "2012 5 18" through "2012 6 25" stamped on the underside in black are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of incidents involving the swing seats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement swing. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled swings.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- YCH Industries
- Manufacturer
- YCH Industries Corp., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 12-751
- Units
- About 63
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at the firm's websites SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com from May 2012 through June 2012 for about $15 without a rope and $30 with a rope.
- Importer
- ADS Inc., of Bremerton, Wash., d/b/a SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com
Cyclone Swing Seats
CPSC product type: Swings or Swing Sets
Recall contact information
For more information, contact the firm at (800) 985-7659 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's websites at www.swingsetmall.com and www.playsetparts.com and click on the "Safety" page to view the "Recalls" section.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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