Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11120 · Feb 8, 2011 · Escalade Sports
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11120
- Date
- Feb 8, 2011
- Company
- Escalade Sports
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Outdoor Playsets
- Product type
- Playground Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves belt-style swing seats on four models of Oasis Playsets: PG01W, PG02W, PG03W and PG04W. Model numbers are located on a plate on the swing's horizontal beam. The green plastic seats are about 26 inches long and are hung from green, plastic-coated chains. The swing seats have rounded ends with black grommets on each end. Printed on one side of the seat is: MADE IN CHINA GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS WHERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120DEG F Printed on the other side of the seat is: WARNING IMPROPER USE MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OR VANDALISM CAN DAMAGE SEAT AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE BY ONE CHILD
What can happen
The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking, no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Oasis distributors and dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December 2010 for between $1,500 and $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor playsets?
Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats.
What is the hazard?
The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.
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.