Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06163
Recall Date
2006-05-11
Manufacturer
Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas
Units Affected
About 26,000
Products Involved
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
Reported Injuries
Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Wal-Mart, Menards, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com from February 2006 through March 2006 for about $1,000.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited States
Full Recall Description
The recalled swing set models include: The Durango, Tacoma, Odyssey, Bellvue, Monarch, Grand Teton and Outlook II. The swing sets are made of wood, and feature various types of slides, swings and a fabric canopy over part of the structure. The Durango, Tacoma, and Odyssey models are pictured below, additional models can be viewed at www.adventureplaysets.com
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28