Product name | Sling-type swing seats manufactured by the Hedstrom Corporation. |
Description | The seats were sold as part of Hedstrom and some Sears swing sets, and separately as swing seat replacements. |
Problem | The “V”-shaped brackets that attach the sling seat to the swing chains have caused serious lacerations, when the hook ends of the brackets were not completely closed. The failure to completely close the bracket hooks may result in injury to children. |
Distribution | Nationwide through retailers, wholesalers, and variety stores. |
Company | Hedstrom Corporation, 800-453-7077 or 800-233-3271. |
Dates sold | Prior to July 1992. |
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 |