Barbara's Beat: Injuries lead to swing sets recall; Sold exclusively at Toys R Us
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Injuries lead to swing sets recall; Sold exclusively at Toys R Us


The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets today. Consumers should stop using them immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.



Name of Product: Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Set

Units: About 5,500

Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Hazard: The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Pacific Cycle has received five reports of the sling-style swing seats breaking during use, including reports of minor injuries involving bruises and scrapes.

Description: This recall involves Playsafe's Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA. The model number and date code can be found in the owner's manual.

The swing set has six metal legs and includes two swings with yellow plastic sling-style seats, a yellow plastic sliding board, a two-person glider with yellow plastic seats, yellow plastic trapeze hanging rings and a four-person lawn swing with yellow plastic seats and footboard.

Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $270.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats, remove the seats from the swing set and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pacific-cycle.com or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com

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