Product Recall Number: 96-110
Why was Star Cruiser Two-Passenger Swing recalled?
The Star Cruiser two-passenger swing poses a potential flip-over problem.
Product Recall Number: 96-110
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1996-04-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Star Cruiser Two-Passenger Swing
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, Pa., offered a modification to 180,000 metal and wood backyard gym sets that will fix a potential flip-over problem with the sets' Star Cruiser two-passenger swing. While Hedstrom is not aware of any injuries from the Star Cruiser, the company has received reports that children can cause the swing to flip over while they are in it, creating a risk of injury. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the product. Owners of Hedstrom backyard gyms can identify the red or yellow, plastic swing by the name "Star Cruiser" molded on the front below the handle. Beginning in 1994, Hedstrom sold several models of metal backyard gym sets and wood set kits that come with Star Cruiser swings in retail stores nationwide. The firm is out of business and the modification program is no longer available. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard or destroy the swing.
Hazard Description: The Star Cruiser two-passenger swing poses a potential flip-over problem.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: 180000
Incidents: While Hedstrom is not aware of any injuries from the Star Cruiser, the company has received reports that children can cause the swing to flip over while they are in it, creating a risk of injury.
Remedy: The firm is out of business and the modification program is no longer available. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard or destroy the swing.
Sold At: Beginning in 1994, Hedstrom sold several models of metal backyard gym sets and wood set kits that come with Star Cruiser swings in retail stores nationwide.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
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Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed