Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2000-09-28T00:00:00
Product: Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains
Company: Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.
Hazard: The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
Description: The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles, and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement chains.
Incidents / Injuries: Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. A 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains.
Recall Number: 00191
Product Type: Toys / Play Products, Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard, Burn / Fire Hazard