CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2006
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif. recalled The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and R….
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard was recalled by Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif. in May 18, 2006. Reason: These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Syste…. Verify recall #06166 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground..
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- May 18, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06166 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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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Product description
The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."
Reason for recall
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06166 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2006 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 18,400 |
| 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 immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place o…
- Check the recall number (06166) 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
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