Safety regulator, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
Recall 02011 · Oct 10, 2001 · Little Tikes Company
250,000
units affected
250,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02011
- Date
- Oct 10, 2001
- Company
- Little Tikes Company
- Units affected
- 250,000
- Product
- Little Tikes Home "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
- Product type
- Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9 months through 4 years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.
What can happen
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled little tikes home "2-in-1 snug 'n secure" swings?
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.
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.