Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard

Falls

The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.

Units: About 4,600
Reports: 24
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $1,500–$2,200
Remedy: Replace

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Affected

This recall involves belt-style swing seats on four models of Oasis Playsets: PG01W, PG02W, PG03W and PG04W. Model numbers are located on a plate on the swing's horizontal beam. The green plastic seats are about 26 inches long and are hung from green, plastic-coated chains. The swing seats have rounded ends with black grommets on each end. Printed on one side of the seat is: MADE IN CHINA GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS WHERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120DEG F Printed on the other side of the seat is: WARNING IMPROPER USE MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OR VANDALISM CAN DAMAGE SEAT AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE BY ONE CHILD

The file

Sold at: Oasis distributors and dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December 2010 for between $1,500 and $2,200.
Product type: Playground Equipment
Made in: China
Recalled by: Escalade Sports of Evansville, Ind.

Incident log

Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking, no injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats.

For additional information, contact Escalade Sports at (800) 742-6009 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.escaladesports.com. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com

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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 FEB 08 2011; last revised JUL 05 2016.