July 11, 2012: Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets

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About 105,400 swing sets have been recalled due to fall hazards.

What's the Deal?

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tennessee, have recalled about 105,400 (about 100,500 in the US and 4,900 in Canada) Flexible Flyer swing sets. The seesaw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard. The firm received 1,232 reports of seesaw seats breaking resulting in 13 injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises, and lacerations.

Do You Own It?

The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a seesaw attachment along with swings, bars, or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below:

Model # / Model Name
41575 / BIG ADVENTURE
41577 / FUN FANTASTIC
41578 / FUN FANTASTIC II
42003 / BACKYARD FLYER
42013 / BACKYARD FUN
42023 / BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN
42030 / WINDSOR II
42124 / FUN TIME
42126 / FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND
42544 / TRIPLE FUN
42560 / TRIPLE FUN II

The swing sets sold at Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Academy, and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.

What Should You Do?

Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Troxel at (888) 770-7060 between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.regcen.com/flexibleflyer.