CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-10-10). Hazards: fall. Models: 4117-00. About 250,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02011 |
| Published | 2001-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-23 |
| Product category | Swings (Baby/Cradle) |
| Products | Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings |
| Firm named in the title | Little Tikes |
| Firms | Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 250,000 |
| Model numbers | 4117-00 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20. |
Description
The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.
Hazard
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.
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