CPSC recall · Reported June 5, 2001
CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa. recalled The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg res….
CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets was recalled by Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa. in June 5, 2001. Reason: Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury ri…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and dis…. Verify recall #01165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury ri….
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- agency class
- June 5, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01165 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 recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests
Reason for recall
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01165 |
| Date reported | June 5, 2001 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 190,000 |
| 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 immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of…
- Check the recall number (01165) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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