WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Tikes-Recalls-Swings-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure
Pink toddler swings
Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a
fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and
contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards
the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
Consumer Contact: Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on Product
Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 540,000
Description: This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1
Snug'n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped
restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended
by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on
the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code
stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date
code stamp points to "10", "11", "12" or
"13", it is included in the recall. In addition,
swings with a date code stamp of "9" on the INNER arrow combined
with "13" or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in
this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are
affected.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 140
reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children
including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of
the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.
Sold at: Walmart, Toys "R" Us and other stores nationwide
and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from
November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.
Manufacturer: Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
Manufactured in: U. S.
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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission