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Consumer product recall

Archived - Swing Sets

Starting date:
May 1, 2004
Posting date:
May 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-500001450

Affected products

Swing Sets

Product description

Swing sets

Hazard identified

Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly sustain injuries.

Number sold

13,419 units sold across Canada.

Time period sold

Between December 2003 and April 22, 2004.

Companies

Manufacturer
Backyard Products
Collingwood
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-841-4351

What you should do

Consumers should not let children use the swings until they have been repaired. Call Backyard Products toll-free at 1-800-841-4351 to obtain a free repair kit.