CPSC recall 17-096, announced February 23, 2017, covers Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Pink toddler swings (about 540,000 units). The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 140 incident reports and 39 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product. Recall contact: call 855-284-1903, or go to www.littletikes.com.
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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 model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to "10", "11", "12" or "13", it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of "9" on the INNER arrow combined with "43" or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Little Tikes
- Manufacturer
- Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
- Recall number
- 17-096
- Units
- About 540,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart, Toys "R" Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.
Recall contact information
Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on Product Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.
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