Star Cruiser Swing on Backyard Gyms Repair by Hedstrom
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Originally issued April 24, 1996 Revised October 22, 2004
(301) 504-7908
Release # 96-110
Note: Firm out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy the products to prevent injuries.
CPSC, Hedstrom Announce Repair for Star Cruiser Swing on Backyard
Gyms
WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, Pa.,
offered a modification to 180,000 metal and wood backyard gym
sets that will fix a potential flip-over problem with the sets'
Star Cruiser two-passenger swing.
While Hedstrom is not aware of any injuries from the Star
Cruiser, the company has received reports that children can cause
the swing to flip over while they are in it, creating a
risk of injury. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the product.
Owners of Hedstrom backyard gyms can identify the red or
yellow, plastic swing by the name "Star Cruiser" molded on the
front below the handle. Beginning in 1994, Hedstrom sold several
models of metal backyard gym sets and wood set kits that come
with Star Cruiser swings in retail stores nationwide.
The firm is out of business and the modification program is no longer available. Consumers should immediately stop using and discard or destroy the swing.