Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Date of Recall
2006-05-11CPSC Release Number
06-163Manufactured In
United States and ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 856-4445Units
About 26,000Distributor
Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas.Sold By
Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.Problem/Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.Injuries/Incidents
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.comRemedy
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.Consumer Contact
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 [email protected]Recall Comments
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