IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard
Recall 14276 · Sep 16, 2014 · Ikea
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14276
- Date
- Sep 16, 2014
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- GUNGGUNG child's swing
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
What can happen
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gunggung child's swing?
Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
What is the hazard?
The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
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.