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Backyard Leisure Swing Sets
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Backyard Leisure at (866) 546-7902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or email the firm at custservice@adventureplayets.com
The product
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 Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,000
- Recall date
- June 10, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children.
Wal-Mart stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500.
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: “Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets 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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