CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 11, 2006

Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard

The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.

Contact Information

For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.
Injuries
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
06163

Product Information

Product Name
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Product Type
Swing Sets
Number of Units
About 26,000
Distributed By
Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com