Swing set recall | News

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces a voluntary recall of the Troxel flexible flyer swing sets due to fall hazard.

Units: About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada

Manufacturer: The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.

Hazard: The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking resulting in thirteen injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises and lacerations.

Description: The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below:

Model #  Model Name
41575  BIG ADVENTURE
41577  FUN FANTASTIC
41578  FUN FANTASTIC II
42003  BACKYARD FLYER
42013  BACKYARD FUN
42023  BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN
42030  WINDSOR II
42124  FUN TIME
42126  FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND
42544  TRIPLE FUN
42560  TRIPLE FUN II

Sold by: Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Troxel at (888) 770-7060 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.regcen.com/flexibleflyer