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Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 11, 2006
Recalled Odyssey Swing Set
Recalled Odyssey Swing Set
Recalled Tacoma Swing Set
Recalled Tacoma Swing Set
Recalled Durango Swing Set
Recalled Durango Swing Set

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Hazard

Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.

Incidents & injuries

Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com

Sold on

Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.

Contact the company

For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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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