DATE: February 8, 2011
CATEGORY: Play Yards, Gyms & Activity Centers;Playground Equipment
COMPANY/BRAND: Escalade Sports
THE DANGER: The swing seats can crack and break in half, causing children to fall.
DESCRIPTION:
This recall involves about 4,600 belt-style swing seats on four models of Oasis Playsets: PG01W, PG02W, PG03W and PG04W. Model numbers are located on a plate on the swing's horizontal beam. The green plastic seats are about 26 inches long and are hung from green, plastic-coated chains. The swing seats have rounded ends with black grommets on each end. Printed on one side of the seat is:
MADE IN CHINA
GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR
ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED
DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS WHERE
TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120DEG F
Printed on the other side of the seat is:
WARNING
IMPROPER USE
MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OR VANDALISM
CAN DAMAGE SEAT AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
FOR RESIDENTIAL
USE BY ONE CHILD
SOLD AT: Oasis distributers and dealers from April 2008 to December 2010 for between $1,500 and $2,200
WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop using the swing sets and contact Escalade Sports for a free replacement. Call toll-free at 800-742-6009 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit escaladesports.com or e-mail safetyinfo@escaladesports.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11120.html