Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled June 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08587 · Miracle Recreation

Hazard

The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail, causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers.

Units

About 1,400

Incidents / injuries

Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. has received three reports of injuries, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.

Description

The recalled Tire Swing consists of a tire, which hangs from a swivel and three chains. The recall includes the following products and model numbers: Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets Model # 714-852 Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension Model # 714-852-X Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement Model #278

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Miracle Recreation at (800) 523-4202 ext 683, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site www.miracle-recreation.com

Product

Playground Tire Swings

Manufacturer(s)

Miracle Recreation Equipment Co., of Monett, Mo.

Retailers

Authorized dealers to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.

Made in

United States

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