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Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product:
Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings
Hazard:
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 26, 2012
Units:
About 6,900
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on recalls.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.

Incidents/Injuries:

Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.

Sold Exclusively At:
Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 through June 2012 for about $130.
Manufacturer(s):
Anji Jiayi Garden Supplies Company, Xiaofeng Town, China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-282

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