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Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled June 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08299 · Backyard Leisure

Hazard

Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.

Units

About 11,000

Incidents / injuries

Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children.

Description

The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure Play Sets Model Pathfinder Swing Set 65008 Conqueror Swing Set 65208 Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.

Contact

For additional information, contact Backyard Leisure at (866) 546-7902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

Product

Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets

Distributed by

Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →