CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-05-27). Hazards: fall. About 47,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04145 |
| Published | 2004-05-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-13 |
| Product category | Swing Sets |
| Products | Backyard Products Swings |
| Firm named in the title | Backyard Products |
| Firms | Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 47,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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 and 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.
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