Safety regulator, Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains
Recall 00191 · Sep 28, 2000 · Rainbow Play Systems Inc.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00191
- Date
- Sep 28, 2000
- Company
- Rainbow Play Systems Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles, and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides.
What can happen
The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement chains.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. A 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains.
- Sold at
- Rainbow Play System stores nationwide sold the play sets with the defective chains, from March 2000 through June 2000, for between $1,200 and $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rainbow play systems play set swing chains?
Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement chains.
What is the hazard?
The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
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.