The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11262·Announced 2011-06-29

Adventure Playsets Recalls Wooden Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Adventure Playsets is recalling approximately 240,000 wooden swing sets because rotting wood in the fort posts can weaken and cause falls. Consumers should stop using the sets and contact the company for a free repair kit.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (bruises and scratches), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Adventure Playsets, of Pittsburg, Kansas, is recalling approximately 240,000 wooden swing sets sold between 2004 and 2007. The affected models include the Bellevue, Bellevue II, Belmont, Durango, Durango II, Sedona, Tacoma, Tacoma II, Ventura, Ventura II, and Yukon. These swing sets were sold at retailers including Walmart, Toys-R-Us, Academy Sports, Mills Stores, and Menards for prices ranging from $300 to $600.

The recall is due to a fall hazard. The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting. Adventure Playsets has received more than 500 complaints regarding the weakened wood in the 2x4 plastic-coated uprights. One report of a fall was received when a ladder failed, resulting in bruises and scratches.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets. They should contact Adventure Playsets toll-free at (877) 840-9068 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to obtain a free repair kit. The repair kits include the appropriate angled or vertical upright posts for each model with instructions for disassembling and reassembling the set.

The recalled product

Product
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Manufacturer
Adventure Playsets, of Pittsburg, KS
Category
Consumer Product — Swing Sets
Hazard
Affected units
240,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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