Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17096 · Feb 23, 2017 · Little Tikes
540,000
units affected
540,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17096
- Date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Company
- Little Tikes
- Units affected
- 540,000
- Product
- Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Pink toddler swings
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to "10", "11", "12" or "13", it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of "9" on the INNER arrow combined with "43" or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.
What can happen
The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Toys "R" Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled little tikes™ 2-in-1 snug 'n secure pink toddler swings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
What is the hazard?
The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
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.