Swing-N-Slide Recalls Mega Rider Swings Due to Handle Cracking Risk
Swing-N-Slide is recalling 1,220 Mega Rider swings because the plastic handle may crack, allowing the metal rod to pull out and causing a child 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 a child could fall to the ground, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis., is recalling 1,220 "Mega Rider" backyard playground swings. The recall was issued because the plastic handle on the swing could crack at the seat connection. If this occurs, the metal connecting rod could pull out, potentially allowing a child on the swing to fall to the ground.
The recalled blue-colored plastic swings are suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains and are intended for use by children ages 2 to 10. The company reported one instance of a swing breaking, but no injuries have been reported. The swings were sold by special order at Lowe's and Home Depot stores, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide from March 2003 through October 2003 for about $90.
Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to Swing-N-Slide for a replacement product with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide a self-addressed box for the return. Consumers can contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
- Manufacturer
- Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.
- Affected units
- 1,220
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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