CPSC, Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles, and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides.

Is my product affected?

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• Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains · About 7,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Rainbow Play System stores nationwide sold the play sets with the defective chains, from March 2000 through June 2000, for between $1,200 and $6,000.; Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D..

Injuries or incidents reported

Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. A 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) RAINBOW between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or access the company's website at http://www.rainbowplay.com/safetyrecall.html

Recall history and context

Rainbow Play Systems appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Rainbow Play Systems recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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