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CPSC, Swing-N-Slide® Corp. Announce Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats

Reported: December 16, 2004 Initiated: December 16, 2004 #05071

Product Description

Included in this recall are extra-duty and heavy-duty plastic Swing-N-Slide® swing seats. Sold in either green (extra-duty) or yellow (heavy-duty), the seats are suspended from a crossbeam by two plastic-coated metal chains. On the bottom of each seat, in raised lettering, are the words, "Swing-N-Slide® Corp., 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545, (800) 888-1232."

Reason for Recall

A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.

Remedy

Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Included in this recall are extra-duty and heavy-duty plastic Swing-N-Slide® swing seats. Sold in either green (extra-duty) or yellow (heavy-duty), the seats are suspended from a crossbeam by two plastic-coated metal chains. On the bottom of each seat, in raised lettering, are the words, "Swing-N-Slide® Corp., 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545, (800) 888-1232.". Recalled by Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis.. Units affected: 72,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05071.