Pacific Cycle · Recalled
Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 5,500
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $270
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Playsafe's Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA. The model number and date code can be found in the owner's manual. The swing set has six metal legs and includes two swings with yellow plastic sling-style seats, a yellow plastic sliding board, a two-person glider with yellow plastic seats, yellow plastic trapeze hanging rings and a four-person lawn swing with yellow plastic seats and footboard.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $270.
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Incident log
Pacific Cycle has received five reports of the sling-style swing seats breaking during use, including reports of minor injuries involving bruises and scrapes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats, remove the seats from the swing set and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats.
For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pacific-cycle.com or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com
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 AUG 30 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
