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CPSC recall · Reported December 16, 2004

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

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

Recall #
05071
Affected scope
72,000
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Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis. recalled Included in this recall are extra-duty and heavy-duty plastic Swing-N-Slide® swing seats.… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Swing-N-Slide® Corp. Announce Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats was recalled by Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis. in December 16, 2004. Reason: A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can …. Remedy: Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide®…. Verify recall #05071 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can ….

Moderate
severity level
72K units
affected scope
December 16, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05071 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05071) was formally reported on December 16, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 72,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground. 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: 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

72,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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, what to 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.

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 05071
Date reported December 16, 2004
Date initiated December 16, 2004
Recalling firm Swing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis.
Affected scope 72,000
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.

Scale of Impact

72,000 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

Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the sw…

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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

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?
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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05071) 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 December 16, 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.