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Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Reported: May 18, 2006 Initiated: May 18, 2006 #06166

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 18,400
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Swing-Seats-for-Fall-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif.. Units affected: About 18,400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06166.

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