The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02011·Announced 2001-10-10

Little Tikes Recalls 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Swings Due to Buckle Failure

Little Tikes is recalling about 250,000 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure swings because buckles can break and straps can pull out, causing children to fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (five injuries including head bumps), but no deaths or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Little Tikes is recalling approximately 250,000 Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings. The recall involves swings with blue or white buckles, a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front, and model number 4117-00 molded underneath the seat. These swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old.

The recall was issued because the buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall. CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings, including five injuries to children involving abrasions, bruises, cuts, and bumps to the head.

The swings were sold at juvenile product and toy stores nationwide from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 to receive a repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
Affected units
250,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.