Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets

Date

June 5, 2001

Distributor

Hedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa.; Backyard Products, of Collingwood, Ontario

CPSC title

CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets

Products

Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets

Description

The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests

Hazard

Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.

Units

About 190,000

Injuries reported

Hedstrom had received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises.

Sold at

Department, toy, discount, lumber, and hardware stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the gyms, from September 2000 through April 2001, for $150 to $400.

Consumer contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall number

01165

What should I do? A baby or kids' product was recalled: what to do

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.