Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-05-18 · 06166
Hazards
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
Recall
Number
06166
Date
2006-05-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sling Swing Seats
Companies
Retailer(s)
Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.
Importer(s)
Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.
Distributor(s)
Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."