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CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 27, 2004
Backyard Products wood gym set with recalled swings
Backyard Products wood gym set with recalled swings
Recalled swing set strap
Recalled swing set strap

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents & injuries

The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries, including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.

Product description

This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.

Sold on

Department, toy and discount stores nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets. The swings were sold separately, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $12 and $16.

Contact the company

The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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