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Product recall · CPSCJune 15, 2011Serious
aDOORable Swing Bar
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately and contact Sportime to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportime.com
The product
The Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. The swing bar is a white metal pole between two brackets that attach to a standard size doorway with metal screws. Two metal "S" hooks are welded to the metal pole for a swing attachment. "Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar" and product number "1302341" are printed on the metal pole.
Details
- Units affected
- About 600 (U.S.)
- Recall date
- June 15, 2011
- Brand
- Sporting King Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, Sportime LLC, of Norcross, Ga., a subsidiary of School Specialty Inc. of Greenville, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Sportime has received three reports of children falling when the welded eye hook released. Two minor injuries were reported including one report of rug burn after falling from a swing attached to the swing bar.
1302341
Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 through March 2011 for about $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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