Big Lots · Recalled
Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
- Units
- About 6,900
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $130
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.
The file
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 through June 2012 for about $130.
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Anji Jiayi Garden Supplies Company, Xiaofeng Town, China, Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on recalls.
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 SEP 26 2012; last revised APR 21 2015.