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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Playground Equipment

Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb

Agency Publication Date: April 7, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 121,000 pairs of yellow plastic trapeze rings are being recalled because they can unexpectedly crack or break during use. These rings were sold individually and as attachments on several Rainbow-branded wooden playsets, including the All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine, and Rainbow models. The manufacturer has received over 100 reports of the rings breaking, resulting in at least 15 injuries such as concussions, a broken finger, and lacerations. Consumers should stop using these rings immediately and contact Rainbow Play Systems for a $10 gift card upon removal.

Risk

The plastic material of the rings can fail under stress, causing the ring to snap while a child is hanging from it. This leads to an unexpected fall, which has already caused injuries ranging from bumps and bruises to more serious outcomes like concussions and broken bones.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop children from using the trapeze rings on your playset if they are yellow and plastic.
  2. Check the aluminum plate on the front of your wooden swing beam for the names 'Playgrounds America,' 'Rainbow Play Systems Inc.,' or 'Sunray Premium Playgrounds' to confirm the brand.
  3. Identify if you have the affected rings: they are yellow, triangular with rounded sides, measure about 8.5 inches high by 6.5 inches wide, and have a loop at the top.
  4. Verify if your playset model is among the affected list: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine, or Rainbow models sold between January 2007 and December 2011.
  5. Contact Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.rainbowplay.com and click the 'Recall' tab to receive ring removal instructions.
  6. Follow the provided instructions to remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card as a remedy.
  7. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.

Contact: Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Plastic Trapeze Rings (Yellow)
Date Ranges: Sold between January 2007 and December 2011

Product Images

Rainbow Play Systems Play set with recalled trapeze rings

Rainbow Play Systems Play set with recalled trapeze rings

A photograph of a trapeze bar with two recalled plastic rings.

A photograph of a trapeze bar with two recalled plastic rings.

A photograph of an individual trapeze ring.

A photograph of an individual trapeze ring.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16137
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla.
Sold By: Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2011 and at several mass merchandisers including Sam's Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009 through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.
Distributor: Child Works, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 7, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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