CPSCJune 10, 2008

Backyard Leisure Swing Sets recall: Fall Hazard

Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Backyard Leisure Swing Sets recalled?

Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions. Contact: For additional information, contact Backyard Leisure at (866) 546-7902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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
Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets
Company
Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Quantity
About 11,000
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500.
Recall date
June 10, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure Play Sets Model Pathfinder Swing Set 65008 Conqueror Swing Set 65208 Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Model Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set 30008 Windsor Wooden Swing Set 30108 "Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.

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