[Recalled] Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets — The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle ba… | CPSC 2001-06-05
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01165 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 05 June 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
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