IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-09-16). Hazards: fall, injury. About 2,000 units in the US and 300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14276 |
| Published | 2014-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Swings or Swing Sets |
| Products | GUNGGUNG child's swing |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20. |
Description
This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
Hazard
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
Incidents and injuries
There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.
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