CPSCGeneral Alert
IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard
Published: September 16, 2014Recall ID: 14276Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
Affected Products
GUNGGUNG child's swing
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Swing |
| Title | IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14276.GUNGGUNGPic2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing with child in sling seat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14276.GUNGGUNGPic1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14276.LabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Identifying tags on suspension strap |
| Hazards › Name | The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US. |
| Products › Name | GUNGGUNG child's swing |
| Products › Type | Swings or Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 68318 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1767 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return. |
| Importers › Name | IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20. |
| Recall Date | 2014-09-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam. |
| Recall Number | 14276 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/41401r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |