CPSC, Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains

Recalled September 28, 2000 · CPSC recall 00191 · Rainbow Play Systems

Rainbow Play Systems Swing Set with Recalled Chains

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.

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.

Units

About 7,000

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.

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.

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) RAINBOW between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or access the company's website at http://www.rainbowplay.com/safetyrecall.html

Product

Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains

Manufacturer(s)

Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.

Retailers

Rainbow Play System stores nationwide sold the play sets with the defective chains, from March 2000 through June 2000, for between $1,200 and $6,000.

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