CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Little-Tikes-Announce-Recall-of-Swings |
| Title | CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swing.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swing; Only swings with blue or white buckles are recalled |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC 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 › Name | Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings |
| Products › Type | Swings (Baby/Cradle) |
| Products › Category I D | 2161 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 250,000 |
| Recall I D | 2025 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 02011 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-23T00:00:00 |