CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO ...
Published: October 8, 2008Recall ID: 09005Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves YO-YO amusement rides, consisting of a vertical cylinder with rotating horizontal sweep arms, from which the riding chairs hang.
Affected Products
YO-YO Amusement Rides
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/CPSC-and-Chance-Rides-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-to-Inspect-and-Repair-YO-YO-Amusement-Rides |
| Title | CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eed16ca6d11544319c81d971afad311d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | YO-YO Amusement Ride |
| Hazards › Name | The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. On May 16, 2008, 23 riders of a YO-YO ride in Angels Camp, Calif. fell to the ground when the sweep arms suspending the circular swinging chairs they were riding in broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod. |
| Products › Name | YO-YO Amusement Rides |
| Products › Type | Amusement Rides |
| Products › Category I D | 1820 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 85 |
| Recall I D | 4907 |
| Remedies › Name | Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves YO-YO amusement rides, consisting of a vertical cylinder with rotating horizontal sweep arms, from which the riding chairs hang. |
| Recall Number | 09005 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact CRM at (800) 242-6231 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmChance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas