Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-137 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 7, 2016
- Brand
- Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Plastic Trapeze rings
- Hazard
- Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 7, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings. They are triangular in shape with rounded sides and have a loop at the top. They measure about 8½ inches high by 6½ inches wide. The yellow rings come as a pair and were connected to a trapeze bar. They were sold either as a separate component or as an attachment on the following Rainbow®-branded residential wooden playsets: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine and Rainbow. All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, "Playgrounds America," "Rainbow Play Systems Inc.," or "Sunray Premium Playgrounds."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Plastic Trapeze rings · About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2011 and at several mass merchandisers including Sam's Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009 through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.; Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla.; Child Works, of Carrollton, Ga..
Injuries or incidents reported
Rainbow has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking, including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.
Consumer contact
Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Plastic Trapeze rings (About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico) units). This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 7, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.