PRA number
2017/15974
Published date
Product description
Outdoor baby/toddler swing. A T-bar and straps hold the child in place and can be removed as the child grows. The swing has a pale pink seat and a dark pink T-bar with a 'Little Tikes' logo. The ropes on the swing are yellow. The model number 615573 is molded into the back of the swing seat, along with a manufacturing date code.
Manufacturing time period of November 2009 through December 1, 2013 only.
Affected swings can be identified via a date code stamp on the product.
Manufacturing time period of November 2009 through December 1, 2013 only.
Affected swings can be identified via a date code stamp on the product.
What are the defects?
The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
What are the hazards?
The swing may break causing the child to fall and risk injuries.
There have been no reported complaints or injuries in Australia at the time of publishing, but a small number of reports of swings breaking and injuries have been reported overseas.
There have been no reported complaints or injuries in Australia at the time of publishing, but a small number of reports of swings breaking and injuries have been reported overseas.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Headstart International for a replacement swing or refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
Headstart International can be contacted on 03 8574 4400 or by email at customerservice@headstartint.com
Headstart International can be contacted on 03 8574 4400 or by email at customerservice@headstartint.com
Supplier
Headstart International
Traders who sold this product
Toys R Us, Toyworld, OO.com, The Playroom and Harvey Norman.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
