CPSC recall · Reported February 5, 2004
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to th…
Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. recalled The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. T….
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings was recalled by Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. in February 5, 2004. Reason: The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company …. Verify recall #04076 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting ….
- None
- agency class
- 1K units
- affected scope
- February 5, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04076 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 backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."
Reason for recall
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04076 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 5, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. |
| Affected scope | 1,220 |
| 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 "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increase…
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- 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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