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Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard

Recalled May 18, 2006 Source: CPSC Carriers & slings

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Brand: Rainbow Play Systems
Product: Sling Swing Seats
Units: About 18,400
Sold at: Rainbow distributors and dealers nationwide from July 2004 through February 2005 as part of Carnival, Sunshine and Rainbow Series play structures that cost between $1,500 and $2,000, or about $50 to $60 for the swing seat when purchased as a stand alone accessory.

Photo of the recalled Sling Swing Seats from the CPSC notice — Photo from the CPSC notice.

Understand the issue

These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.

The recall involves sling swing seats sold as an accessory with Carnival, Sunshine, and Rainbow Series residential play structures manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. The seats are about 25 inches in length and were sold in red, yellow, blue and green with 64-inch yellow or green dipped chains. The seats have pointed ends with three black dots and black grommets. Printed on the seat bottom is: Warning Improper installation maintenance, vandalism, or misuse can lead to serious injury. Play structures with the sling swings contain a metal plate on the main beam with the writing, "Rainbow Play Systems Inc. 1-800-RAINBOW."

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What to do

Stop using it and contact the company for a replacement.

Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall.

For additional information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) 724-6269 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Rainbow's Web site at www.rainbowplay.com

Read the official CPSC notice →

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, record 3275. Synced 2026-10-19. Recalls can be updated after they are announced; the official notice is the authority.