Troxel · Recalled
Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada
- Reports
- 1,232
- Injuries
- 13
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $130–$280
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below: Model # Model Name 41575 BIG ADVENTURE 41577 FUN FANTASTIC 41578 FUN FANTASTIC II 42003 BACKYARD FLYER 42013 BACKYARD FUN 42023 BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN 42030 WINDSOR II 42124 FUN TIME 42126 FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND 42544 TRIPLE FUN 42560 TRIPLE FUN II
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.
Incident log
The firm received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking resulting in thirteen injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises and lacerations.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Troxel at (888) 770-7060 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.regcen.com/flexibleflyer
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 JUL 11 2012; last revised APR 21 2016.
