CPSC recall · Reported October 10, 2001
CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio recalled The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint ….
CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings was recalled by Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio in October 10, 2001. Reason: The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, ca…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a…. Verify recall #02011 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, ca….
- None
- agency class
- October 10, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02011 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 swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02011 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 250,000 |
| 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 and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
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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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