The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96110·Announced 1996-04-24

Hedstrom Star Cruiser Swing Recall Due to Flip-Over Risk

Hedstrom recalled 180,000 backyard gym sets with Star Cruiser swings due to a flip-over hazard. Consumers should discard the product as the manufacturer is out of business.

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/flip-over) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hedstrom Corporation recalled 180,000 metal and wood backyard gym sets equipped with the Star Cruiser two-passenger swing. The recall was issued in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address a potential flip-over problem with the swing.

Hedstrom reported that children can cause the swing to flip over while in use, creating a risk of injury. The company was not aware of any injuries resulting from the Star Cruiser swing. The affected swings are red or yellow plastic units with the name "Star Cruiser" molded on the front below the handle.

Beginning in 1994, Hedstrom sold these backyard gym sets in retail stores nationwide. The firm is currently out of business, and the original modification program is no longer available. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard or destroy the product to prevent injuries.

The recalled product

Product
Hedstrom backyard gym sets Star Cruiser two-passenger swing
Manufacturer
Hedstrom
Category
Consumer Product — Playground Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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