CPSCMay 11, 2006

Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching

Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard

Why was Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching recalled?

Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets. Contact: For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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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
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Company
Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas
Quantity
About 26,000
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.
Recall date
May 11, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com

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