Recall Summary
Name of product: GUNGGUNG child’s swing
Hazard: The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.
Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In conjunction with Canada
Units: About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada
Description: This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.
Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20.
Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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