CPSCGeneral Alert
Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Published: June 24, 2008Recall ID: 08587Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail, causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Tire Swing consists of a tire, which hangs from a swivel and three chains. The recall includes the following products and model numbers: Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets Model # 714-852 Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension Model # 714-852-X Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement Model #278
Affected Products
Playground Tire Swings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Miracle-Recreation-Recalls-Tire-Swings-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/609d74bc93304e6eb48d714afd77e9ec.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Playground Tire Swing |
| Hazards › Name | The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail, causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. has received three reports of injuries, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot. |
| Products › Name | Playground Tire Swings |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 4609 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dealers to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Tire Swing consists of a tire, which hangs from a swivel and three chains. The recall includes the following products and model numbers: Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets Model # 714-852 Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension Model # 714-852-X Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement Model #278 |
| Recall Number | 08587 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Miracle Recreation Equipment Co., of Monett, Mo. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Miracle Recreation at (800) 523-4202 ext 683, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at recalls@miraclerec.com, or visit the firm's Web site www.miracle-recreation.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |