| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2005 Release # 05-077 |
Firm’s Hotline: (800) 347-8372 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
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.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
