aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11743 · announced June 15, 2011 · Sporting King Co · 600 units affected
The product
The Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. The swing bar is a white metal pole between two brackets that attach to a standard size doorway with metal screws. Two metal "S" hooks are welded to the metal pole for a swing attachment. "Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar" and product number "1302341" are printed on the metal pole.
The hazard
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately and contact Sportime to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sportime has received three reports of children falling when the welded eye hook released. Two minor injuries were reported including one report of rug burn after falling from a swing attached to the swing bar.
Sold at: Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 through March 2011 for about $60.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportime.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.