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CPSCRecalled Jun 5, 2001 · #01165

CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets

Hazard

Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

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Description

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 details

Product
Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets
Type
Swing Sets
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Department, toy, discount, lumber, and hardware stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the gyms, from September 2000 through April 2001, for $150 to $400.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice