Backyard Products Recall of Swings

Backyard Products Swings

Date of Recall

2004-05-27

CPSC Release Number

04-145

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

47,600

Manufacturer

Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

Remedy

Firm is out of business and the repair program is no longer availabe. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard or destroy the product

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