CPSC, The Step 2 Co. Announce Recall to Repair Toddler Swings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Toddler Swings
Units: About 9,300
Manufacturer: The Step 2 Co., of Streetsboro, Ohio
Hazard: The straps on these swings could break, causing
a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes toddler swings with model numbers
7336KR and 733604. The model numbers are located on a label on the back of
the swings. The swings are made from green plastic and the red Step 2 logo
is located on the front of the swing. The straps on the recalled swings
are grey and blue colored.
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from May 2003
through December 2004 for between $17 and $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these swings and contact the firm
to determine if their swing is involved in the recall. If it is, the firm
will provide a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Contact Step 2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.step2.com
