CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-02-05). Hazards: fall. About 1,220 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04076 |
| Published | 2004-02-05 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-24 |
| Product category | Swing Sets |
| Products | Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings |
| Firm named in the title | Swing-N-Slide |
| Firms | Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,220 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90. |
Description
The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."
Hazard
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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