Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 06163 · announced May 11, 2006 · Adventure Playsets, Dba Backyard Ventures · 26,000 units affected
The product
The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com
The hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.