Century Whisper-Wind wind-up infant swings
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Century Products Company is recalling approximately 181,000 of its 1991 model wind-up infant swings with "Whisper-Wind" motors due to a laceration hazard. The company has received 31 reports of injuries, most occurring when consumers attempted to open the motor housing or repair non-working swings. The powerful coiled spring inside can unwind rapidly and forcefully if the plastic cover is removed, causing puncture wounds and lacerations. The recall affects five swing models (numbered 12-319, 12-329, 12-344, 12-345, and 12-349) that sold for approximately $30-80 and have manufacturing date codes 9101 through 9112, found on a white label on the bottom of the swing seat.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should not attempt to disassemble the swing or remove the motor housing. The source states that consumers should discard or destroy the product. For more information, consumers can contact Century Products Company's customer service number at 800-345-4109. The recall notice notes that the replacement program is no longer available.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
January 29, 1992 Release # 92-046 WASHINGTON, DC -- Century Products Company, Macedonia, OH, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling its 1991 model wind-up infant swings with "Whisper-Wind" motor. Century has received 31 reports of injuries to consumers involving these swings. Most injuries were to consumers who were attempting to open the motor housing or repair swings that had stopped working. If the plastic cover over the swing motor is removed, the powerful, coiled wind-up spring will unwind rapidly and forcefully and may cause serious injury. Injuries reported to the firm include puncture wounds and lacerations requiring immediate medical treatment. The recall applies to approximately 181,000 Century Whisper-Wind infant swings manufactured during 1991. The five swing models involved were sold for about $30-80 nationwide (model numbers: 12-319, 12-329, 12-344, 12-345, and 12-349). Recalled units bear manufacturing date codes 9101 through 9112. The date codes are located on a white label on the bottom of the swing seat. The replacement program is no longer available. Century and CPSC warn consumers not to try to disassemble the swing or remove the motor housing. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. More information is available by calling the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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