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CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings

Published: October 10, 2001Recall ID: 02011Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

Product Description & Identification

The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.

Affected Products

Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Little-Tikes-Announce-Recall-of-Swings
TitleCPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swing.jpeg
Images › CaptionRecalled "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swing; Only swings with blue or white buckles are recalled
Hazards › NameThe buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
Injuries › NameCPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.
Products › NameLittle Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
Products › TypeSwings (Baby/Cradle)
Products › Category I D2161
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 250,000
Recall I D2025
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
Retailers › NameJuvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20.
Recall Date2001-10-10T00:00:00
DescriptionThe swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.
Distributors › NameLittle Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio
Recall Number02011
Consumer ContactConsumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime.
Last Publish Date2025-07-23T00:00:00

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