Little Tikes · Recalled
CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
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.
- Units
- About 250,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20.
- Product type
- Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
Consumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 10 2001; last revised JUL 23 2025.