CPSC recall 14-276, announced September 16, 2014, covers IKEA GUNGGUNG child's swing (about 2,000 units). The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.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.
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A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
Which products are included?
This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 14-276
- Units
- About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20.
- Importer
- IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
GUNGGUNG child's swing
CPSC product type: Swings or Swing Sets
Recall contact information
IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.
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