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Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Recall 06-166 · May 18, 2006 · Rainbow Play Systems

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-166 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 18, 2006
Brand
Rainbow Play Systems
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Sling Swing Seats
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 18,400
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 12, 2024

What was recalled

The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Sling Swing Seats · About 18,400 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Sling Swing Seat
Recalled Sling Swing Seat
Location of Dots on the seat's end
Location of Dots on the seat's end

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.; Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.; Super Tech S. Corp., of Arcadia, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Rainbow has received 84 reports of broken swing seats, including one report of an injury. A 2-year-old girl suffered a broken wrist when she fell to the ground after the sling swing unexpectedly broke in half.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) 724-6269 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Rainbow's Web site at www.rainbowplay.com

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 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Sling Swing Seats (About 18,400 units). The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.

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