Product Recall Number: 03-042
Why was Baby Trend Infant Swing recalled?
Product Recall Number: 03-042
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-11-20
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Name Of Product: Baby Trend Infant Swing
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 15,000 infant swings. A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.Baby Trend has received 10 reports of the screws loosening. No injuries have been reported.This recall involves "Trend Swing" stationary infant swings, model numbers 8711 and 8722 found on a label on the bottom of the seat. The swings were sold in khaki/gingham and navy/white plaid, and feature a toy bar, song player and timer. "Baby Trend" is printed on the front of the seat's tray and "Trend Swing" is printed on the arm. "Baby Trend" and "Made in China" are also printed on the label on the bottom of the seat.Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide from November 2001 through September 2002 for between $60 and $90.Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit. For more information, consumers can contact Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.babytrend.com.
Hazard Description: None Listed
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: None Listed
Units: About 15,000
Incidents: None Listed
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit.
Sold At: Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide from November 2001 through September 2002 for between $60 and $90.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed