Swing sets
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 1, 2010
What's the hazard
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and remove the chains connecting the seats to the top beam. A retrofit kit will be provided to all affected customers with installation instructions. Kompan is contacting swing owners directly by telephone and mail to advise them to stop using the swing, remove the chains connecting the seats to the top beam and advising customers that retrofit kits will be delivered with installation instructions. Kompan will follow up by telephone and email after the retrofits are delivered to confirm installation by customers.
Recall details
- Brand
- Kompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 2003)
- Manufacturer
- Kompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 2003)
- Distributor
- Kompan, Inc. from January 1998 to December 31, 2008 for about $700-$3250. The units were sold to customers through third-party sales representatives throughout the United States. Third-party sales representatives are individuals and companies who market and sell Kompan playground equipment business to business.
- Country
- US
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