Step2 Toys “R” Us Play Up Gym play sets

Description: Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2009 Release # 09-231 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 347-8372 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys“R”Us Recalled by Step2® Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break 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: Step2 Play Up Gym play sets Units: About 4,300 Manufacturer: The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio Hazard: The triangular hangers that attach the swing’s ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The recalled outdoor play sets include a platform, climber, slide area and two swings and have a model number of 797300. A red “Step2” logo plate is attached to the front of the play set. Play sets that have hangers with white plastic bushings are not subject to this recall. Sold at: Toys“R”Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400. Manufactured in: China (hanger component), United States (play set) Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Step2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.step2.com [Learn More]