CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-04-07

Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb

16137 · Recalled 2016-04-07 · CPSC page

Rainbow Play Systems Play set with recalled trapeze rings
Rainbow Play Systems Play set with recalled trapeze rings

Description

This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings. They are triangular in shape with rounded sides and have a loop at the top. They measure about 8½ inches high by 6½ inches wide. The yellow rings come as a pair and were connected to a trapeze bar. They were sold either as a separate component or as an attachment on the following Rainbow®-branded residential wooden playsets: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine and Rainbow. All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, "Playgrounds America," "Rainbow Play Systems Inc.," or "Sunray Premium Playgrounds."

Hazards

The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.

Reported injuries

Rainbow has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking, including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.

Products

NameModelUnits
Plastic Trapeze ringsAbout 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)

Parties

Manufacturer
Nylacarb Corporation
Distributor
Child Works, of Carrollton, Ga.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Rainbow dealers nationwide, at several mass merchandisers including Sam's Club, Toys R Us, Walmart, $10, 000.

Consumer contact

Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.

More images

A photograph of a trapeze bar with two recalled plastic rings.
A photograph of a trapeze bar with two recalled plastic rings.
A photograph of an individual trapeze ring.
A photograph of an individual trapeze ring.

Source: CPSC recall 16137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.