Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 12220
Affected scope: About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn. recalled The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment ….

Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn. in July 11, 2012. Reason: The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free…. Verify recall #12220 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: July 11, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12220 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.

Product description

The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below: Model # Model Name 41575 BIG ADVENTURE 41577 FUN FANTASTIC 41578 FUN FANTASTIC II 42003 BACKYARD FLYER 42013 BACKYARD FUN 42023 BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN 42030 WINDSOR II 42124 FUN TIME 42126 FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND 42544 TRIPLE FUN 42560 TRIPLE FUN II

Reason for recall

The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12220
Date reported	July 11, 2012
Date initiated	July 11, 2012
Recalling firm	The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.
Affected scope	About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada
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 stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 11, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12220.

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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