Safety regulator, Baby Trend Announce Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us
Recall 03042 · Nov 21, 2002 · Baby Trend Inc.
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03042
- Date
- Nov 21, 2002
- Company
- Baby Trend Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Baby Trend Infant Swing
- Product type
- Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves "Trend Swing" stationary infant swings, model numbers 8711 and 8722 found on a label on the bottom of the seat. The swings were sold in khaki/gingham and navy/white plaid, and feature a toy bar, song player and timer. "Baby Trend" is printed on the front of the seat's tray and "Trend Swing" is printed on the arm. "Baby Trend" and "Made in China" are also printed on the label on the bottom of the seat.
What can happen
A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Baby Trend has received 10 reports of the screws loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide, from November 2001 through September 2002, for between $60 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby trend infant swing?
Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
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.