Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 18, 2006 CPSC #06166

Quick answer

Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #06166, announced on May 18, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact rainbow play systems, inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by rainbow are not affected by this recall.. Affected brands: Rainbow Play Systems Inc., Super Tech S. Corp..

Hazard

The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."

Affected products

Sling Swing Seats

Recalled brands

Rainbow Play Systems Inc., Super Tech S. Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.

Recall date

May 18, 2006

Categories

Swing Sets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06166?

CPSC recall #06166 covers Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 18, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."

What is the remedy for recall #06166?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06166 is consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact rainbow play systems, inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by rainbow are not affected by this recall.. 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 Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard 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/2006/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Swing-Seats-for-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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