Flybar Recalls Swurfer Baby and Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 20121 · May 14, 2020 · Flybar
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20121
- Date
- May 14, 2020
- Company
- Flybar
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Swurfer Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Swurfer brand Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings. The plastic swing is sold in green, blue and pink. The swing attaches to a swing set or a tree branch. The swing measures about 15 inches wide, by 10 inches deep and 20 inches high. The swing weighs about 4 pounds. FlyBar, Inc. and Kiwi Swing SSW-0005 are printed on the underside of the swing. The manufacture date code of August 2019 is embossed on the back of the swing.
What can happen
The plastic stopper on the bottom of the swing rope that holds the swing seat in place can detach, posing a fall hazard to the swing's occupant.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive instructions to repair the swings.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the rope end detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Swurfer.com, FlyBar.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com and at independent stores nationwide from October 2019 through March 2020 for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swurfer kiwi baby and toddler swings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive instructions to repair the swings.
What is the hazard?
The plastic stopper on the bottom of the swing rope that holds the swing seat in place can detach, posing a fall hazard to the swing's occupant.
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.