CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
Why was CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings recalled?
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit. Contact: Consumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
- Company
- Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 250,000
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20.
- Recall date
- October 10, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.