Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
CPSC Recall #06-163 — May 10, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-163 |
| Recall Date | May 10, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace, Repair |
| Units Affected | About 26,000 |
| Manufactured In | United States and China |
Where It Was Sold
| Wal-Mart |
| Menards |
| and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1 |
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Product
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas., is voluntarily recalling about 26,000 Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets. Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user. Name of Product: Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing SetsUnits: About 26,000Distributor: Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, TexasHazard: Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.Incidents/Injuries: Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com.Sold at: Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.Manufactured In: United States and ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected].
Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents & Injuries
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace, Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.