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Consumer product recall

Archived - Swing-N-Slide Mega Rider Swings

Starting date:
February 1, 2004
Posting date:
February 1, 2004
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001457

Affected products

Swing-N-Slide Mega Rider Swings

Product description

Mega Rider, Model NE 4537

Hazard identified

The plastic handle can crack at the seat connection causing the metal connecting rod to pull out and child users to fall to the ground.

Number sold

75 units were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

From March 2003 through October 2003.

Companies

Manufacturer
Swing-N-Slide
Janesville
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-888-1232

What you should do

Stop using the swings immediately.

For a free redesigned replacement, call Swing-N-Slide at 1-800-888-1232 or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545, USA.

For full release and picture:
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings