CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2566.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2566.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Lowe's And Home Depot Stores By Special Order, And Through Ace, Dibc, Truserv, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, And Federated Co-ops And Buying Groups Nationwide, From March 2003 Through October 2003, For About $90. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2566.
Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
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Lowe's And Home Depot Stores By Special Order, And Through Ace, Dibc, Truserv, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, And Federated Co-ops And Buying Groups Nationwide, From March 2003 Through October 2003, For About $90. Recall FAQ
Lowe's And Home Depot Stores By Special Order, And Through Ace, Dibc, Truserv, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, And Federated Co-ops And Buying Groups Nationwide, From March 2003 Through October 2003, For About $90. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings. The notice was published on February 5, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,220 units are potentially affected.