Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-06-05T00:00:00
Product: Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets
Company: 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.
Hazard: Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
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
Remedy: 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.
Incidents / Injuries: Hedstrom had received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises.
Recall Number: 01165
Product Type: Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard