CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-806.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-806.
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.
✅ 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 Department, Toy, Discount, Lumber, And Hardware Stores Nationwide, Including Toys "r" Us, Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Gyms, From September 2000 Through April 2001, For $150 To $400. 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-806.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Department, Toy, Discount, Lumber, And Hardware Stores Nationwide, Including Toys "r" Us, Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Gyms, From September 2000 Through April 2001, For $150 To $400. Recall FAQ
Department, Toy, Discount, Lumber, And Hardware Stores Nationwide, Including Toys "r" Us, Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Gyms, From September 2000 Through April 2001, For $150 To $400. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets. The notice was published on June 5, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 190,000 units are potentially affected.