CPSCGeneral Alert

Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard

Name: Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: Kompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 20...
SKU: CPSC-10755
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 1, 2010Recall ID: 10755Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled swing sets include the "To Fro" models listed below with any numbers in the series of model number codes listed. For example, for the first entry, S1-8, all single bay, 8 foot swings beginning with the model number S1-8 would be included in the recall. Kompan has not manufactured the swing since December 31, 2003 and has not sold it since December 31, 2008. Swing Description Model Number Single bay, 8 foot swing S1-8X-XX Single bay, 10 foot swing S1-10X-XX 2 bay, 8 foot swing S2-8X-XX 2 bay, 10 foot swing S2-10X-XX 3 bay, 8 foot swing S3-8X-XX 3 bay, 10 foot swing S3-10X-XX 4 bay, 8 foot swing S4-8X-XX 4 bay, 10 foot swing S4-10X-XX 5 bay, 8 foot swing S5-8X-XX 5 bay, 10 foot swing S5-10X-XX

Affected Products

Swing sets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Swing-Sets-Recalled-by-Kompan-Inc-for-Repair-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/64100914eaf149ea8e81b158d9ad58fa.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Two-Swing Set
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7378be60f26242d1b5251099b277c9b3.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Four-Swing Set
Hazards › Name	The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
Injuries › Name	Kompan received 19 reports from BigToys of swings that have had the end brackets replaced due to both actual or potential for cracking or breakage at the joint of the top beam and the support posts. The firm has received three reports of minor injuries to users, however the firm has been unable to verify the cause or nature of these injuries.
Products › Name	Swing sets
Products › Type	Swing Sets
Products › Category I D	2160
Products › Number Of Units	About 700
Recall I D	444
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and remove the chains connecting the seats to the top beam. A retrofit kit will be provided to all affected customers with installation instructions. Kompan is contacting swing owners directly by telephone and mail to advise them to stop using the swing, remove the chains connecting the seats to the top beam and advising customers that retrofit kits will be delivered with installation instructions. Kompan will follow up by telephone and email after the retrofits are delivered to confirm installation by customers.
Retailers › Name	Kompan, Inc. from January 1998 to December 31, 2008 for about $700-$3250. The units were sold to customers through third-party sales representatives throughout the United States. Third-party sales representatives are individuals and companies who market and sell Kompan playground equipment business to business.
Recall Date	2010-09-01T00:00:00
Description	The recalled swing sets include the "To Fro" models listed below with any numbers in the series of model number codes listed. For example, for the first entry, S1-8, all single bay, 8 foot swings beginning with the model number S1-8 would be included in the recall. Kompan has not manufactured the swing since December 31, 2003 and has not sold it since December 31, 2008. Swing Description Model Number Single bay, 8 foot swing S1-8X-XX Single bay, 10 foot swing S1-10X-XX 2 bay, 8 foot swing S2-8X-XX 2 bay, 10 foot swing S2-10X-XX 3 bay, 8 foot swing S3-8X-XX 3 bay, 10 foot swing S3-10X-XX 4 bay, 8 foot swing S4-8X-XX 4 bay, 10 foot swing S4-10X-XX 5 bay, 8 foot swing S5-8X-XX 5 bay, 10 foot swing S5-10X-XX
Recall Number	10755
Manufacturers › 1 › Name	Kompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 2003)
Manufacturers › 2 › Name	BigToys Inc., of Olympia, Wash.(from January 2004 through December 2008)
Consumer Contact	For additional information, please contact Kompan representative Joedi Rice at (800) 624-4869 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.kompan.com, or e-mail the firm at joeric@kompan.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmKompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 2003), BigToys Inc., of Olympia, Wash.(from January 2004 through December 2008)

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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