Recall Date: May 14, 2020
Recall Number: 20-121
Recall Summary
Name of product: Swurfer Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings
Hazard: The plastic stopper on the bottom of the swing rope that holds the swing seat in place can detach, posing a fall hazard to the swing’s occupant.
Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive instructions to repair the swings.
Consumer Contact: Swurfer toll-free at 800-764-6784 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at productsafety@flybar.com or online at https://swurfer.com and click on Product Safety under the Quick Links section of the website.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Flybar-Recalls-Swurfer-Baby-and-Toddler-Swings-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Recall Details
Units: About 3,000
Description: This recall involves the Swurfer brand Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings. The plastic swing is sold in green, blue and pink. The swing attaches to a swing set or a tree branch. The swing measures about 15 inches wide, by 10 inches deep and 20 inches high. The swing weighs about 4 pounds. FlyBar, Inc. and Kiwi Swing SSW-0005 are printed on the underside of the swing. The manufacture date code of August 2019 is embossed on the back of the swing.
Incidents/Injuries: Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38.
Importer(s): Modular Robotics Inc., of Boulder, Colo. and Dexter Industries, of Restin, W.V.
Manufactured In: China