CPSCOctober 8, 2008

CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to

CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides

Why was CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to recalled?

The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering. Contact: For more information, contact CRM at (800) 242-6231 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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
YO-YO Amusement Rides
Company
Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas
Quantity
About 85
Recall date
October 8, 2008
Incidents / injuries
CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. On May 16, 2008, 23 riders of a YO-YO ride in Angels Camp, Calif. fell to the ground when the sweep arms suspending the circular swinging chairs they were riding in broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves YO-YO amusement rides, consisting of a vertical cylinder with rotating horizontal sweep arms, from which the riding chairs hang.

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