aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard
Abilitations aDOORable swing bar
Recall Date: June 15th, 2011 Type: Portable Baby Swings Units: About 600 (U.S.) Hazards:
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
Description
The Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. The swing bar is a white metal pole between two brackets that attach to a standard size doorway with metal screws. Two metal “S” hooks are welded to the metal pole for a swing attachment. “Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar” and product number “1302341” are printed on the metal pole.
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.sportime.com
Injuries:
Sportime has received three reports of children falling when the welded eye hook released. Two minor injuries were reported including one report of rug burn after falling from a swing attached to the swing bar.
Manufacturers:
Sporting King Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Retailers:
Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 through March 2011 for about $60.
Importers:
Sportime LLC, of Norcross, Ga., a subsidiary of School Specialty Inc. of Greenville, Wis.