The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05077·Announced 2005-01-04

Step 2 Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Potential Strap Breakage

The Step 2 Co. is recalling about 9,300 toddler swings because the straps could break, causing a child to fall. No injuries have been reported.

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 and suffer injuries, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Step 2 Co. is recalling about 9,300 toddler swings sold at toy and discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004. The affected swings have model numbers 7336KR, 733604, and 733600, which are located on a label on the back of the swing. The swings are made from green plastic with a red Step 2 logo on the front and feature gray and blue straps.

The recall is being issued because the straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should stop using these swings immediately and contact The Step 2 Co. to determine if their swing is involved in the recall. If the swing is affected, the firm will provide a free repair. Consumers can contact Step 2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.step2.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toddler Swings
Manufacturer
The Step 2 Co., of Streetsboro, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Toddler Swing
Hazard
Affected units
9,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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