Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided
Recall 09290 · Jul 30, 2009 · Little Tikes
1,950
units affected
1,950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09290
- Date
- Jul 30, 2009
- Company
- Little Tikes
- Units affected
- 1,950
- Product
- Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set is a plastic molded product that features a climbing wall, rope ladder, slide and two swings with blue and yellow seats. Only the blue seat model is being recalled. The model numbers are 400V and 612398.
What can happen
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
The fix
Consumers should stop using recalled swing sets immediately until they have obtained and carefully read the assembly instructions for the swing seat harness. Instructions can be obtained by accessing the Little Tikes Web site or by calling the firm's hotline.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers including Toys R Us and Walmart from October 2008 through March 2009 for about $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled little tikes clubhouse swing set?
Consumers should stop using recalled swing sets immediately until they have obtained and carefully read the assembly instructions for the swing seat harness. Instructions can be obtained by accessing the Little Tikes Web site or by calling the firm's hotline.
What is the hazard?
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
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.