Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided

Recalled July 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 09290 · Little Tikes

Hazard

The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using recalled swing sets immediately until they have obtained and carefully read the assembly instructions for the swing seat harness. Instructions can be obtained by accessing the Little Tikes Web site or by calling the firm's hotline.

Units

About 1,950

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set is a plastic molded product that features a climbing wall, rope ladder, slide and two swings with blue and yellow seats. Only the blue seat model is being recalled. The model numbers are 400V and 612398.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Little Tikes toll free at (800) 321-0183 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.littletikes.com

Product

Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set

Manufacturer(s)

Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

Retailers

Various retailers including Toys R Us and Walmart from October 2008 through March 2009 for about $450.

Made in

United States

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