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Flybar Recalls Swurfer Baby and Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

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

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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