Product name | Glide Rides |
Description | Glide Rides, sold with backyard gym sets, were manufactured from November 1992 through November 1996 and involve over 220 models. The model number and manufacture date are located on the Glide Ride’s top bar. Both wooden and metal gym sets are involved. The Glide Ride is a two-person passenger ride, commonly referred to as a teeter totter. |
Problem | The Glide Ride’s “J-bolt” assembly can break, causing children to fall or drop to the ground and be injured. |
Distribution | Nationwide at department, toy and discount stores, including J.C. Penney, Toys R Us, Kmart and Wal-Mart. |
Company | Hedstrom Corp., 800-233-3271; or write Hedstrom Corp., P.O. Box 432, Bedford, PA 15522. |
Dates sold | April 1993 through December 1997. |
Date posted | 12/27/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |