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Product recall · CPSCDecember 23, 2013Serious
Landscape Structures Oodle Swings
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The swing seat is suspended too close to the ground, posing an injury hazard to children who can get their legs caught underneath the swing seat.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency says to stop using it immediately.
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 stop using the swings immediately and measure the distance between the bottom of the swing seat and the ground. If the distance is less than 12 ¾ inches, contact Landscape Structures for a free repair. Landscape Structures is contacting its customers directly.
Who to contact: Landscape Structures toll-free at (888) 438-6574 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.playlsi.com and click on U.S. Voluntary Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Landscape Structures' Oodle Swings. The swing frame is a double arch, comes in a variety of colors and measures 9 ½ ft. high by 13 ½ ft. long by 4 ½ ft. wide. The swing seat is an oval-shaped ring, measures 4 ft. wide by about 3 ½ ft. deep, comes in a variety of colors and is suspended from the frame by four black cables or chains. The swing seat holds as many as six children. Landscape Structures is printed on label near ground level on the frame. The swing set's model number 173592 is printed in the swing's instruction manual. "Landscape Structures" is molded in the black rubber bumper of the swing seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 177
- Recall date
- December 23, 2013
- Brand
- Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.
- What has been reported
- Nine children have broken their legs or suffered sprains when their legs got caught under the swing.
173592
To schools and other facilities with playground equipment nationwide from February 2011 through November 2013 for about $4,350.
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: “Landscape Structures Recalls Oodle Swings Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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