Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | June 24 2008 |
Name of Products: | Playground Tire Swings |
Units: | About 1,400 |
Manufacturer: | Miracle Recreation Equipment Co., of Monett, Mo. |
Hazard: | The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury. |
Incidents/Injuries: | Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. has received three reports of injuries, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot. |
Description: | The recalled Tire Swing consists of a tire, which hangs from a swivel and three chains. The recall includes the following products and model numbers: |
Product # / SKU: | Model numbers: 714-852, 714-852-X, 278 |
Sold at: | Authorized dealers to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100. |
Manufactured in: | United States |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers. |
Consumer Contact: | Miracle Recreation |