Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-05-27T00:00:00
Product: Backyard Products Swings
Company: Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Hazard: Chains on the swing can detach during use, and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.
Description: This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.
Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents / Injuries: The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries, including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.
Recall Number: 04145
Product Type: Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard