February 5, 2004
Name of product: Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
Units: 1,220
Manufacturer: Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.
Hazard: The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the
seat connection allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs,
a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Description: The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider"
swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega
Rider' is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children
sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back
and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering
are the words, "Swing-N-Slide," 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI,
Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN
FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.”
Sold at: Lowe’s and Home Depot stores by special order and through Ace,
DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying
groups nationwide from March 2003 through October 2003 for about $90.
Manufactured in: USA
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the “Mega Riders” immediately and
return them to the company for a replacement product with increased material
thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self- addressed box to
return the product.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800)
888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville,
WI 53545.