Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08587 · Jun 24, 2008 · Miracle Recreation
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08587
- Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Company
- Miracle Recreation
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Playground Tire Swings
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled Tire Swing consists of a tire, which hangs from a swivel and three chains. The recall includes the following products and model numbers: Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets Model # 714-852 Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension Model # 714-852-X Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement Model #278
What can happen
The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail, causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. has received three reports of injuries, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playground tire swings?
Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers.
What is the hazard?
The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail, causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and 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.