Landscape Structures Recalls Oodle Swings Due to Leg Injury Hazard
Landscape Structures is recalling Oodle Swings because the seat is suspended too close to the ground, posing a leg injury risk to children.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically nine children who broke their legs or suffered sprains, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Landscape Structures Inc. is recalling approximately 177 Oodle Swings. The recall is due to a design issue where the swing seat is suspended too close to the ground, which creates a hazard for children who may get their legs caught underneath the seat.
The affected swings feature a double arch frame and an oval-shaped ring seat suspended by four black cables or chains. The model number 173592 is printed in the instruction manual, and "Landscape Structures" is molded into the black rubber bumper of the swing seat. These units were sold to schools and other facilities with playground equipment nationwide from February 2011 through November 2013 for about $4,350 each.
Nine children have broken their legs or suffered sprains when their legs got caught under the swing. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and measure the distance between the bottom of the swing seat and the ground. If the distance is less than 12 ¾ inches, contact Landscape Structures for a free repair. The company is also contacting its customers directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Oodle Swings
- Manufacturer
- Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 177
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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