CPSC recall · Reported September 28, 2000
CPSC, Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains
The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.d. recalled The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are c….
CPSC, Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains was recalled by Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.d. in September 28, 2000. Reason: The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children ca…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the com…. Verify recall #00191 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.d. issued this CPSC recall-The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children ca….
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- agency class
- September 28, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00191 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles, and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides.
Reason for recall
The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement chains.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00191 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2000 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.d. |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defe…
- Check the recall number (00191) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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