The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04145·Announced 2004-05-27

Backyard Products Recalls Swings Due to Chain Detachment Risk

Backyard Products is recalling swings because chains can detach, causing children to fall. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.

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 reports of injuries), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Backyard Products, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, is recalling single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. The recall involves approximately 47,600 units. The swings were sold at department, toy, and discount stores nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets, or between $12 and $16 for the swings sold separately.

The hazard is that the chains on the swing can detach during use, causing the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries. The company received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries, including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.

The company is no longer in business, and a recall remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product and not donate or resell it. Consumers may call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Backyard Products Swings
Manufacturer
Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Playground Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
47,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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