The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95100·Announced 1995-04-24

Playskool 1-2-3 Swings Recall Issued for Tipping Hazard

Playskool is issuing repair kits for 1-2-3 Swings that can tip over due to missing plastic ties, causing children to fall.

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 (tipping swing) where injury has been reported (minor cuts or bruises), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Playskool Inc. are issuing a repair program for Playskool 1-2-3 Swings. The initial shipments of 31,500 units, first available to consumers in March 1995, did not include the plastic ties required to secure the swing's ropes in the correct position to maintain stability. Without these ties, the swing can tip while in use.

Four consumers reported to Playskool that the swing tipped, causing children to fall out and resulting in minor cuts or bruises. The hazard is a tip-over risk that can lead to falls and minor injuries.

Consumers should stop using the 1-2-3 Swing immediately and call Playskool at (800) PLAYSKL to receive a free set of positioning ties and instructions. The swing should not be used again until the ties are installed. Playskool is also inserting repair kits into store stocks, which will be identified by a label stating "Consumer Assembly Required," and will change future production to use metal screws instead of plastic ties.

The recalled product

Product
Playskool 1-2-3 Swings
Manufacturer
Playskool
Category
Consumer Product — Baby/Cradle Swings
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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