The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11743·Announced 2011-06-15

Sportime Recalls aDOORable Swing Bar Due to Fall Hazard

Sportime is recalling Abilitations aDOORable swing bars because a welded eye hook can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

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, fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Sportime LLC is recalling the Abilitations aDOORable swing bar due to a fall hazard. The swing bar is a white metal pole designed to be suspended in a doorway to hold a swing attachment. Two metal "S" hooks are welded to the pole for this purpose. The product was manufactured by Sporting King Co. Ltd. of Taiwan and sold by Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 through March 2011 for about $60. Approximately 600 units were sold in the United States.

The hazard exists because a welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, causing the swing to detach. Sportime has received three reports of children falling when the welded eye hook released. Two minor injuries were reported, including one report of a rug burn after falling from a swing attached to the bar.

Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately. They should contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.sportime.com to receive a full refund for the swing bar and any additional attachments sold with it.

The recalled product

Product
Abilitations aDOORable swing bar
Manufacturer
Sporting King Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Swing
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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