Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled July 11, 2012 · CPSC recall 12220 · Troxel

Hazard

The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

The firm received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking resulting in thirteen injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises and lacerations.

Description

The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below: Model # Model Name 41575 BIG ADVENTURE 41577 FUN FANTASTIC 41578 FUN FANTASTIC II 42003 BACKYARD FLYER 42013 BACKYARD FUN 42023 BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN 42030 WINDSOR II 42124 FUN TIME 42126 FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND 42544 TRIPLE FUN 42560 TRIPLE FUN II

What to do

Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Troxel at (888) 770-7060 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.regcen.com/flexibleflyer

Product

Flexible Flyer Swing Sets

Manufacturer(s)

The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.

Retailers

Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.

Made in

United States

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