Swing Sets Recalled - Frames Can Detach and Cause Children to Fall
Posted by Donna Dolezal Zelzer on May 16th, 2006
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 26,000 Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets have been recalled. These sets have defective bolts which could allow the frame of the swing set to detach from the fort structure, leading to possible falls and injuries to the children who are using it.
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled swing set models include the Durango, Tacoma, Oddsey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure.
If you have one of these sets, have your children stop using it immediately. Then contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
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 custservice@adventureplaysets.com
Visit the CPSC web site for more information about the Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets recall.
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