Flying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle
USFlying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle
Recalling Firm: Miracle Recreation Equipment
Motif du rappel / Danger
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Description du produit & Identification
TranslatedFlying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 1985 Release # 85-017 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company To Repair "Flying Wheels" Playground Swings WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Grinnell, Iowa, today announced a repair program affecting 274 "Flying Wheels" tire swings produced by the firm between 1977 and 1983. A five-year old girl in Lorain, Ohio was killed in June 1984 after part of a Flying Wheels swing fell and struck her. Flying Wheels is a playground swing consisting of four tires suspended from cross beams that rotate about a central metal shaft. The accident in Ohio occurred sometime after a weld on the unit had failed. Flying Wheels swings subject to this program were sold nationally to local park and recreation departments and to some schools and churches. From its sales records, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company will contact directly, by registered mail, each purchaser of a Flying Wheels unit to notify them of the potential hazard and arrange for a field repair intended to prevent the swing assembly from the central shaft. The firm will provide needed charge, for the repair and an allowance of $50.00 for from separating parts, without welding costs. Until the repair has been completed, the Commission and the manufacturer urge that the tire swings be removed from all Flying, Wheels units purchased prior to 1984. For additional information, please contact Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, P.0. Box 275, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 (515-236-7536.) or call the Commission toll-free Hotline on 800-638-CPSC. The Commission's teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Produits concernés
TranslatedFlying Wheels tire swings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1985/Miracle-Recreation-Equipment-Company-To-Repair-Flying-Wheels-Playground-Swings |
| Title | Flying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle |
| Hazards › Name | Fall |
| Products › Name | Flying Wheels tire swings |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Recall I D | 4502 |
| Recall Date | 1985-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | Flying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 1985 Release # 85-017 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company To Repair "Flying Wheels" Playground Swings WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Grinnell, Iowa, today announced a repair program affecting 274 "Flying Wheels" tire swings produced by the firm between 1977 and 1983. A five-year old girl in Lorain, Ohio was killed in June 1984 after part of a Flying Wheels swing fell and struck her. Flying Wheels is a playground swing consisting of four tires suspended from cross beams that rotate about a central metal shaft. The accident in Ohio occurred sometime after a weld on the unit had failed. Flying Wheels swings subject to this program were sold nationally to local park and recreation departments and to some schools and churches. From its sales records, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company will contact directly, by registered mail, each purchaser of a Flying Wheels unit to notify them of the potential hazard and arrange for a field repair intended to prevent the swing assembly from the central shaft. The firm will provide needed charge, for the repair and an allowance of $50.00 for from separating parts, without welding costs. Until the repair has been completed, the Commission and the manufacturer urge that the tire swings be removed from all Flying, Wheels units purchased prior to 1984. For additional information, please contact Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, P.0. Box 275, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 (515-236-7536.) or call the Commission toll-free Hotline on 800-638-CPSC. The Commission's teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054. |
| Recall Number | 85017 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Miracle Recreation Equipment |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-31T00:00:00 |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Flying Wheels Playground Swings Repaired by Miracle?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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