The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88024·Announced 1988-04-25

Hedstrom and Sears wooden baby swings recalled due to collapse risk

Hedstrom recalled approximately 6,562 wooden baby swings sold in 1987 because glue failure could cause the swing to collapse. Consumers should discard or destroy the units.

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 (structural collapse) where injury (bruises) has been reported, but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Hedstrom Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, voluntarily replaced approximately 6,562 Hedstrom and Sears brand wooden baby swings. These units were sold nationally from April through December 1987. The recall was initiated because the company was aware of four reported incidents where the swings collapsed due to glue failing to hold the joints between the slats and the frame.

One of the reported incidents involved a child suffering bruises. The affected units can be identified by the model identification label located on the swing side or seat. The specific affected models are Hedstrom brand 4-798 and Sears brand 512.70907.

Because the firm is out of business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should immediately discontinue using the swing and discard or destroy the product to prevent injuries.

The recalled product

Product
Hedstrom wooden baby swings
Manufacturer
Hedstrom
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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