Product Recall: IKEA Children’s Swing Due To Fall Hazard

IKEA is recalling more than 2,000 of its GUNGGUNG children’s swings. The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.

This recall involves IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks.

There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.

Customers can return the swings to an IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.

The swings were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online from June 2014 to August 2014 for $20.

Company contact info: IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page.