CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings

Recalled February 5, 2004 · CPSC recall 04076 · Swing-N-Slide

Recalled Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swing

Hazard

The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.

Units

1,220

Incidents / injuries

There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."

What to do

Contact

Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.

Product

Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings

Manufacturer(s)

Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.

Retailers

Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90.

Made in

United States

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