CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-02-05 · 04076
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04076
Date
2004-02-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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."