Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12282 · announced September 26, 2012 · Anji Jiayi Garden Supplies Company, Xiaofeng Town, China · 6,900 units affected
The product
This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.
The hazard
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.
Sold at: Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 through June 2012 for about $130.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on recalls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.