Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


February 8, 2011

Release #11-120 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 742-6009

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908





Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.



Name of Product: Outdoor Playsets



Units: About 4,600



Manufacturer: Escalade Sports of Evansville, Ind.



Hazard: The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.



Incidents/Injuries: Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking, no injuries have been reported.



Description: This recall involves belt-style swing seats on four models of Oasis Playsets: PG01W, PG02W, PG03W and PG04W. Model numbers are located on a plate on the swing's horizontal beam. The green plastic seats are about 26 inches long and are hung from green, plastic-coated chains. The swing seats have rounded ends with black grommets on each end. Printed on one side of the seat is:



MADE IN CHINA

GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR

ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED

DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS WHERE

TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120DEG F

Printed on the other side of the seat is:



WARNING

IMPROPER USE

MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OR VANDALISM

CAN DAMAGE SEAT AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY

FOR RESIDENTIAL

USE BY ONE CHILD



Sold by: Oasis distributors and dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December 2010 for between $1,500 and $2,200.



Manufactured in: China



Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats.



Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Escalade Sports at (800) 742-6009 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.escaladesports.com. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com