Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Playground tire swings recalled

WASHINGTON - Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. is recalling about 1,400 Playground Tire Swings due to a fall hazard.

The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.

Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. has received three reports of injuries, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.

The recall includes the following products and model numbers:

Kids' Choice Arch Tire Swing SetsModel # 714-852
Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing ExtensionModel # 714-852-X
Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement Model #278

The swings were sold to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.

Consumers should immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed.

For additional information, contact Miracle Recreation at (800) 523-4202.



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