Recalls / 2014-09-16

IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard

14276 · Recalled 2014-09-16 · CPSC page

IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing with child in sling seat

Description

This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.

Hazards

The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.

Reported injuries

There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GUNGGUNG child's swing		About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada

Parties

Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Made in: Vietnam
Sold at: IKEA, online at www.ikea-usa.com

Consumer contact

IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 14276. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.