Hedstrom Glide Rides Recalled Due to J-Bolt Breakage and Fall Risk

Plain-English summary

Hedstrom Corp. of Bedford, Pa., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recalled approximately 1.5 million Glide Rides sold with backyard gym sets. The recall involves both wooden and metal gym sets manufactured from November 1992 through October 1996, covering over 220 models. The Glide Ride is a two-person passenger ride, commonly referred to as a teeter totter.

The recall was issued because the Glide Ride's "J-bolt" assembly can break, causing children to fall or drop to the ground and be injured. Hedstrom received 17 reports of children falling or dropping to the ground when the J-bolt broke, resulting in scrapes, bumps, bruises, and one reported bone fracture.

The products were sold at department, toy, and discount stores nationwide, including J.C. Penney, Toys R Us, Kmart, and Wal-Mart, from April 1993 through December 1997 for about $150. The Glide Ride was also sold separately for about $45. The model number and manufacture date are located on the Glide Ride's top bar.

Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy this product immediately. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available.

The recalled product

Product

Hedstrom backyard gym set Glide Rides

Manufacturer

Kmart

Category

Consumer Product — Backyard Gym Sets

Hazard

• fall
• structural-failure

Distribution

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