Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12282 · Sep 26, 2012 · Big Lots
6,900
units affected
6,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12282
- Date
- Sep 26, 2012
- Company
- Big Lots
- Units affected
- 6,900
- Product
- Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.
What can happen
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 through June 2012 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wilson & fisher garden swings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.
What is the hazard?
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.