Plastic Trapeze rings

CPSC Recall #16-137 — April 7, 2016

Recall #16-137 Date: April 7, 2016 Remedy: Refund

Product

Plastic Trapeze rings

Description

"The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children."

Hazard

The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.

Incidents / Injuries

Rainbow has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking, including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.

Units Affected

About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)

Sold At

"Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2011 and at several mass merchandisers including Sam’s Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009 through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000."

Manufacturer

"Rings: Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla"

Manufactured In

United States