The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11313·Announced 2011-08-30

Pacific Cycle Recalls Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Pacific Cycle is recalling Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets because the sling-style seats can crack or split, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the seats and contact the company for replacements.

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 minor injuries have been reported, but no serious injuries or deaths are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without severe injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling about 5,500 Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets, model number 22-PS340. The recall involves swing sets with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA, which were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $270. The swing sets feature six metal legs, two swings with yellow plastic sling-style seats, a yellow plastic sliding board, a two-person glider, yellow plastic trapeze rings, and a four-person lawn swing.

The recall is due to a fall hazard. The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely. Pacific Cycle has received five reports of the seats breaking during use, including reports of minor injuries involving bruises and scrapes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats and remove them from the swing set. They should contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats. For additional information, consumers can contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.pacific-cycle.com or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Set
Affected units
5,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.