CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings

Is my product affected?

Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings

• Brand Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The CPSC and Swing-N-Slide have announced a recall of the "Mega Rider" swing, a blue plastic backyard playground swing designed for one or two children ages 2 to 10. The swing is suspended by four plastic-coated chains from a crossbeam, and children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to propel it. The plastic handle on the swing can crack at the seat connection, which could allow the metal connecting rod to pull out and cause a child to fall to the ground.

Consumers who own a Mega Rider swing should stop using it immediately and return it to Swing-N-Slide for a replacement product with increased material thickness. The company will provide consumers with a self-addressed box for returning the product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.

Details from the source

The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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