Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11120 · announced February 8, 2011 · Escalade Sports Of Evansville, Ind · 4,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves belt-style swing seats on four models of Oasis Playsets: PG01W, PG02W, PG03W and PG04W. Model numbers are located on a plate on the swing's horizontal beam. The green plastic seats are about 26 inches long and are hung from green, plastic-coated chains. The swing seats have rounded ends with black grommets on each end. Printed on one side of the seat is: MADE IN CHINA GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS WHERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120DEG F Printed on the other side of the seat is: WARNING IMPROPER USE MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OR VANDALISM CAN DAMAGE SEAT AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE BY ONE CHILD
The hazard
The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking, no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Oasis distributors and dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December 2010 for between $1,500 and $2,200.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Escalade Sports at (800) 742-6009 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.escaladesports.com. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.