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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2005
Release # 05-077
Firm's Hotline: (800) 347-8372
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, The Step 2 Co. Announce Recall to Repair Toddler Swings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Toddler Swings

Units: About 9,300

Manufacturer: The Step 2 Co., of Streetsboro, Ohio

Hazard: The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes toddler swings with model numbers 7336KR and 733604. The model numbers are located on a label on the back of the swings. The swings are made from green plastic and the red Step 2 logo is located on the front of the swing. The straps on the recalled swings are grey and blue colored.

Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004 for between $17 and $20.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these swings and contact the firm to determine if their swing is involved in the recall. If it is, the firm will provide a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Contact Step 2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.step2.com

View this recall online at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05077.html