Recalls / 2004-02-05

CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings

04076 · Recalled 2004-02-05 · CPSC page

Recalled Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swing

Description

The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."

Hazards

The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.

Reported injuries

There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings		1,220

Parties

Manufacturer: Swing-N-Slide
Made in: United States
Sold at: Lowe's, Home Depot stores by special order, through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, Federated co-ops, buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.

Source: CPSC recall 04076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.