Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets. Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
Recall Details
Product
Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets
Description
The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include:
| Adventure Play Sets | Model |
|---|
| Pathfinder Swing Set | 65008 |
| Conqueror Swing Set | 65208 |
| Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets | |
|---|
| Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set | 30008 |
| Windsor Wooden Swing Set | 30108 |
Hazards
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents
Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children. Injuries included abrasions and a child being hit in the head by a chain that detached from a hanger.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.
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