Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled September 26, 2012 · CPSC recall 12282 · Big Lots

Hazard

The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 6,900

Incidents / injuries

Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.

Description

This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.

Contact

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on recalls.

Product

Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings

Manufacturer(s)

Anji Jiayi Garden Supplies Company, Xiaofeng Town, China

Imported by

Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers

Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 through June 2012 for about $130.

Made in

China

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