CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Backyard Products Announce Recall of Swings

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-145

Date: May 26, 2004

Product Name: Backyard Products Swings

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Backyard Products, of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, is voluntarily recalling 47,600 Backyard Products Swings. Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.Name of product: Backyard Products SwingsUnits: 47,600Manufacturer: Backyard Products™, of Collingwood, Ontario, CanadaHazard: Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.Incidents/Injuries: The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.Description: This recall involves single swings and acrobatic swings sold separately or as part of the Backyard Products wood gym set. Additional options to the gym sets include overhead ladders, slides, swings, and forts. A yellow, triangular metal gusset on the gym sets contains the brand name, "Backyard Products™" followed by "Collingwood, ON Canada." Model names and numbers are located on the assembly instructions.Sold at: Department, toy and discount stores nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets. The swings were sold separately from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $12 and $16.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Hazard Description:

Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: 47,600

Incidents:

The company had received 31 reports of chains breaking, resulting in five reports of injuries including a sore back, cut lip, and bumps and bruises.

Sold At:

Department, toy and discount stores nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for between $300 and $1,200 for the sets. The swings were sold separately from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $12 and $16.

Manufactured In:

Canada