Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
Recall 06166 · May 18, 2006 · Rainbow Play Systems
18,400
units affected
18,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06166
- Date
- May 18, 2006
- Company
- Rainbow Play Systems
- Units affected
- 18,400
- Product
- Sling Swing Seats
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."
What can happen
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rainbow has received 84 reports of broken swing seats, including one report of an injury. A 2-year-old girl suffered a broken wrist when she fell to the ground after the sling swing unexpectedly broke in half.
- Sold at
- Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sling swing seats?
Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by.
What is the hazard?
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
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.