The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12220·Announced 2012-07-11

Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

The Troxel Company is recalling about 105,400 Flexible Flyer swing sets because see saw seats can break away, posing a fall hazard.

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) with reported injuries (bumps, bruises, lacerations) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Troxel Company is recalling approximately 100,500 Flexible Flyer swing sets in the United States and 4,900 in Canada. The recall involves 11 different models of swing sets that include a see saw attachment along with swings, bars, or a slide. The model number is located on a sticker underneath the center of the top bar of each unit.

The see saw seats on these swing sets can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard. The company has received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking, resulting in 13 injuries to young children, including bumps, bruises, and lacerations.

These swing sets were sold at Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy, other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280. Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Flexible Flyer Swing Sets
Manufacturer
The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Swing Sets
Hazard
Affected units
100,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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