CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets

Active Recall Announced June 5, 2001 CPSC #01165

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CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets is CPSC recall #01165, announced on June 5, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests The remedy is consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. the firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.. Affected brands: Hedstrom® Corp., Backyard Products.

Hazard

The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests

Affected products

Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets

Recalled brands

Hedstrom® Corp., Backyard Products

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.

Recall date

June 5, 2001

Categories

Swing Sets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01165?

CPSC recall #01165 covers CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 5, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests

What is the remedy for recall #01165?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01165 is consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. the firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hedstrom-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Swings-on-Backyard-Gym-Sets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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