CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
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The hazard
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
Incidents reported: Hedstrom had received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.
Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC