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CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2004

CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings

Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Recall #
04145
Affected scope
47,600
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Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada recalled This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings was recalled by Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada in May 27, 2004. Reason: Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer inju…. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #04145 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer inju….

Moderate
severity level
48K units
affected scope
May 27, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04145 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04145) was formally reported on May 27, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 47,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

47,600

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.

Reason for recall

Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04145
Date reported May 27, 2004
Date initiated May 27, 2004
Recalling firm Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Affected scope 47,600
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.

Scale of Impact

47,600 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

  • Check the recall number (04145) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.. Recalled by Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. Units affected: 47,600.
Why was this product recalled?
Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
What should consumers do?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04145.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04145) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 27, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.