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Cyclone Swing Seats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
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 stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement swing. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled swings.
Who to contact: For more information, contact the firm at (800) 985-7659 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's websites at www.swingsetmall.com and www.playsetparts.com and click on the "Safety" page to view the "Recalls" section.
The product
This recall involves green, blue or yellow plastic, disc-shaped Cyclone swing seats. The swings are about 12 inches in diameter and have a cone-shaped plastic piece in the middle to hold the swing's rope. Only swings with date codes "2012 5 18" through "2012 6 25" stamped on the underside in black are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 63
- Recall date
- September 27, 2012
- Brand
- YCH Industries Corp., of Taiwan, ADS Inc., of Bremerton, Wash., d/b/a SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of incidents involving the swing seats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Online at the firm's websites SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com from May 2012 through June 2012 for about $15 without a rope and $30 with a rope.
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: “Cyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS 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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