CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides
Recalled October 8, 2008 · CPSC recall 09005 · Chance Rides
Hazard
The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Remedy
Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering.
Units
About 85
Incidents / injuries
CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. On May 16, 2008, 23 riders of a YO-YO ride in Angels Camp, Calif. fell to the ground when the sweep arms suspending the circular swinging chairs they were riding in broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod.
Description
The recall involves YO-YO amusement rides, consisting of a vertical cylinder with rotating horizontal sweep arms, from which the riding chairs hang.
What to do
Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering.
Contact
For more information, contact CRM at (800) 242-6231 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
YO-YO Amusement Rides
Manufacturer(s)
Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →