CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings

Active Recall Announced February 5, 2004 CPSC #04076

Quick answer

CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings is CPSC recall #04076, announced on February 5, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE." The remedy is consumers should stop using the "mega riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. swing-n-slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.. Affected brand: Swing-N-Slide.

Hazard

The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."

Affected products

Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings

Recalled brands

Swing-N-Slide

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.

Recall date

February 5, 2004

Categories

Swing Sets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04076?

CPSC recall #04076 covers CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 5, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE."

What is the remedy for recall #04076?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04076 is consumers should stop using the "mega riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. swing-n-slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.. 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, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings 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/2004/CPSC-Swing-N-Slide-Announce-Recall-of-Mega-Rider-Swings-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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