Product name | Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings |
Description | The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider" is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide," 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE." |
Problem | The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection allowing the metal connecting the rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground. |
Distribution | Nationwide at Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups. |
Company | Swing-N-Slide - 800-888-1232. |
Dates sold | March 2003 through October 2003. |
Date posted | 02/06/2004 |
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 |