Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12220 · Jul 11, 2012 · Troxel
100,500
units affected
100,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12220
- Date
- Jul 11, 2012
- Company
- Troxel
- Units affected
- 100,500
- Product
- Flexible Flyer Swing Sets
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below: Model # Model Name 41575 BIG ADVENTURE 41577 FUN FANTASTIC 41578 FUN FANTASTIC II 42003 BACKYARD FLYER 42013 BACKYARD FUN 42023 BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN 42030 WINDSOR II 42124 FUN TIME 42126 FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND 42544 TRIPLE FUN 42560 TRIPLE FUN II
What can happen
The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking resulting in thirteen injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises and lacerations.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flexible flyer swing sets?
Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.
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.