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CPSC, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Announce Recall of Public Playground Equipment Swing Seats

Reported: November 12, 2002 Initiated: November 12, 2002 #03507

Product Description

The recalled swing seats are made of blue polymer material with "Miracle M" embossed on the topside of the seat and an "M" on the underside, above the date code.

Reason for Recall

Metal inserts inside the swing seats can wear through and cause lacerations to children.

Remedy

Owners should immediately stop children from using these swing seats and contact Miracle Recreation Co. for free replacement seats and hardware. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edges of your seats, immediately take down the seats and chains. Do not leave chains on equipment, as children could seriously injure themselves or others with free-hanging chains. Purchasers were previously sent direct mail notification about this recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled swing seats are made of blue polymer material with "Miracle M" embossed on the topside of the seat and an "M" on the underside, above the date code.. Recalled by Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, of Monett, Mo.. Units affected: About 22,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Metal inserts inside the swing seats can wear through and cause lacerations to children.
What should consumers do?
Owners should immediately stop children from using these swing seats and contact Miracle Recreation Co. for free replacement seats and hardware. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edges of your seats, immediately take down the seats and chains. Do not leave chains on equipment, as children could seriously injure themselves or others with free-hanging chains. Purchasers were previously sent direct mail notification about this recall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 12, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03507.