Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided

Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set

Date of Recall
2009-07-30

CPSC Release Number
09-290

Manufactured In
United States

Company Phone Number
(800) 321-0183

Units
About 1,950

Manufacturer
Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

Sold By
Various retailers including Toys R Us and Walmart from October 2008 through March 2009 for about $450.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set is a plastic molded product that features a climbing wall, rope ladder, slide and two swings with blue and yellow seats. Only the blue seat model is being recalled. The model numbers are 400V and 612398.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using recalled swing sets immediately until they have obtained and carefully read the assembly instructions for the swing seat harness. Instructions can be obtained by accessing the Little Tikes Web site or by calling the firm’s hotline.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Little Tikes toll free at (800) 321-0183 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.littletikes.com

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