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Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard

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What's being recalled

Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings

Units: About 6,900

This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. The swing's two-person bench seat is suspended between two wooden A-frame supports. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Big Lots has received 14 reports of swing seats breaking, resulting in four reports of back pain and five reports of scratches and scrapes.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, detach the bench seat and return it to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the remaining components.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on recalls.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12282, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.