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Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: June 10, 2008 Initiated: June 10, 2008 #08299 About 11,000 units

Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan. issued this CPSC recall on June 10, 2008. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 11,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08299) was formally reported on June 10, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 11,000 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and 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: Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 18 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 11,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure Play Sets Model Pathfinder Swing Set 65008 Conqueror Swing Set 65208 Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.

Reason for Recall

Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.

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 08299
Date reported June 10, 2008
Date initiated June 10, 2008
Recalling firm Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Units affected About 11,000
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 11,000 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure Play Sets Model Pathfinder Swing Set 65008 Conqueror Swing Set 65208 Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.. Recalled by Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.. Units affected: About 11,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 10, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08299.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08299) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).