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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(r) 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.

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09231.html

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