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CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings

Name of Product:
Little Tikes "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
Hazard:

The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 10, 2001
Units:

About 250,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 250,000 "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings. The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.

The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9-months through 4-years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.

Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime to receive a repair kit.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime to receive a repair kit.

Incidents/Injuries:

CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.

Sold At:
Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $20.
Recall number:
02-011

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