Playground Tire Swings recalled by Miracle Recreation Equipment after three reports of injuries

Tire Swings pose a fall hazard to consumers

On June 24, 2008, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company recalled about 1,400 Playground Tire Swings because the hanger clamp can fail, which can cause the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to children.

The company received three injury reports, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.

Recalled Tire Swings consists of a tire that hangs from a swivel and three chains, and includes the following products and model numbers:

  • Kids? Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets, Model # 714-852,
  • Kids? Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension, Model # 714-852-X, and
  • Kids? Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement, Model # 278.

Authorized dealers sold the recalled tire swings to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire, from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. For more information, customers should contact Miracle Recreation by calling 800-523-4202, by visiting their website, or by mailto:recalls@miraclerec.com the company.

Source: ?Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-587, June 24, 2008.

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