CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
USCPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
Recalling Firm: Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."
Affected Products
Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Swing-N-Slide-Announce-Recall-of-Mega-Rider-Swings- |
| Title | CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swing-n-slide.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swing |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,220 |
| Recall I D | 2566 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE." |
| Recall Number | 04076 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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