CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2021-05-13

Leisure Time Products Recalls Brutus Swing Sets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

21747 · Recalled 2021-05-13 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus and Mini Brutus metal swing sets with the following manufacture codes: 03/2019-O, 02/2020-T, 03/2020-T, 04/2020-T, 05/2020-O, and 07/2020-O; and manufacture dates March 2019 through July 2020. The swing sets have a green top tube with white legs and green cross braces. The manufacture code and manufacture date are located on the label on the leg of the swing set.

Hazards

The attachment that connects the swing hanger to the top tube can fail, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

Leisure Time Products has received three reports of the swing hanger attachment failing, which resulted in one side of the swing falling. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Leisure Time Products for a free repair kit. Leisure Time Products is contacting all purchasers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus and Mini Brutus metal A-frame swing setsAbout 9,000 (In addition, about 270 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Leisure Time Products LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Made in
Taiwan, China
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, www.backyarddiscovery.com, Homedepot.com, Lowes.com Wayfair.com, other retailers from May 2019 through January 2021 for between $400 to $570, depending on the model.

Consumer contact

Leisure Time Products at 800-856-4445 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT seven days a week, or online at www.backyarddiscovery.com and click on Support and Recalls, then Recalls for more information.

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Identification of Recalled Hangers
Identification of Recalled Hangers

Source: CPSC recall 21747. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.