On June 24, 2008, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company recalled about 1,400 Playground Tire Swings because the hanger clamp can fail, which can cause the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to children.

The company received three injury reports, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.

Recalled Tire Swings consists of a tire that hangs from a swivel and three chains, and includes the following products and model numbers:

• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets, Model # 714-852,
• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension, Model # 714-852-X, and
• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement, Model # 278.

Authorized dealers sold the recalled tire swings to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire, from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. For more information, customers should contact Miracle Recreation by calling 800-523-4202, by visiting their website, or by mailto:recalls@miraclerec.com the company.

Source: “Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-587, June 24, 2008.