Children’s swing sold on Amazon recalled over fears it can strangle tots
A CHILDREN'S swing set sold on Amazon is being urgently recalled over fears it could break and cause the child to suffocate.
The retailer has already pulled the Kingsport swing with metal shelf from shelves and customers who have one at home are being advised not to use it.
The packaging on the toys, which are originally from China, wrongly states that the swing is suitable for children aged one to three.
But it doesn't meet safety regulations and could be dangerous is used by small children.
The crotch strap has also been found to break easily and the seat back and bottom can also snap apart.
If this happens while a tot is using it, it's possible that they may slip down and become trapped by the neck where the two shoulder straps meet, strangling them.
A recall notice issued on the Trading Standards website says that the alert is of a serious nature.
Swings that have been affected by the recall have a model number of 28881W and a bar code number of 6906543512397.
It's not clear whether customers can return the toy to where they bought it from in exchange for a full refund.
But if you're worried, you can contact Amazon's customer service team on 0800 279 7234.
Amazon did not wish to comment.
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PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
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If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
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If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
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