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Product Recall Number: 02-011

Why was Little Tikes "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings recalled?

The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

Little Tikes "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings
Here's product recall specific data for Little Tikes "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-011

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-10-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Little Tikes "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 250,000 "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings. The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.The swings are made of molded plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number 4117-00 is molded underneath the seat. The "little tikes" logo is written on the T-shaped restraint bar on the front of the swing. The swings were sold for children ages 9-months through 4-years old. The swing is suspended with four yellow ropes. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $20.Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime to receive a repair kit.

  • Hazard Description: The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 250,000

  • Incidents: CPSC and Little Tikes have received 14 reports of problems with the swings. Five injuries to children included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime to receive a repair kit.

  • Sold At: Juvenile product and toy stores nationwide sold the swings from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $20.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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