Swing Sets Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Top Beam Disconnecting
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-15 · 06535
Hazards
The connection between the swing set's horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post can break, posing a risk of injury, if the user falls to the ground or is hit by the beam.
Recall
Number
06535
Date
2006-03-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Max Play" Single Post and "Kid Builders Arch" Swing Sets
Companies
Retailer(s)
PlayPower LT representatives directly to consumers from December 1997 through June 2004 for the "Max Play" Single Post Swing for about $900, and from May 2002 through November 2005 for the "Kid Builders Arch" Swing for about $1,800.
Distributor(s)
PlayPower LT Farmington Inc., of Farmington, Mo. (formerly Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems Inc.)
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
Both swing sets have metal frames in a variety of colors. The swings hang by chains from the top beam and have black flexible rubber seats. The frame of the "Max Play" Model 200096625 has vertical support posts with a horizontal beam connected across the top. The frame of the "Kid Builders Arch" Model 200122457 has arched end posts with a horizontal beam across the top.