Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
Recall 09231 · May 27, 2009 · The Step2 Company LLC
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09231
- Date
- May 27, 2009
- Company
- The Step2 Company LLC
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Step2 Play Up Gym play sets
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The recalled outdoor play sets include a platform, climber, slide area and two swings and have a model number of 797300. A red "Step2" logo plate is attached to the front of the play set. Play sets that have hangers with white plastic bushings are not subject to this recall.
What can happen
The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys"R"Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled step2 play up gym play sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions.
What is the hazard?
The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
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.