CPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us
CPSC recall 03042. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 03042 has the recall date 21 Nov 2002. The notice names the firm Baby Trend. The recall has about 15,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Swings (Baby/Cradle).
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| Incidents and injuries | Baby Trend has received 10 reports of the screws loosening. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,000 |
| Description | This recall involves "Trend Swing" stationary infant swings, model numbers 8711 and 8722 found on a label on the bottom of the seat. The swings were sold in khaki/gingham and navy/white plaid, and feature a toy bar, song player and timer. "Baby Trend" is printed on the front of the seat's tray and "Trend Swing" is printed on the arm. "Baby Trend" and "Made in China" are also printed on the label on the bottom of the seat. |
| Product | Baby Trend Infant Swing, About 15,000, Swings (Baby/Cradle) |
| Sold at | Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide, from November 2001 through September 2002, for between $60 and $90. |
| Distributor | Baby Trend Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Baby Trend
- 9
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2022 | Baby Trend Recalls Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Baby Trend Recalls Tango Mini Strollers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 13 May 2004 | CPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall of Certain Baby Trend "Passport" Strollers |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Recent Death Prompts Search for Recalled Play Yards/Cribs |
| 2 May 2000 | CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers |
| 19 Jan 1995 | CPSC And Baby Trend Announce Crib/Playpen Recall |
| 8 Oct 1993 | Urgent Warning On Baby Trend And Baby Express Home And Roam Playpens: Strangulation Risk Cited |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03042. https://recallregister.com/product/2321-cpsc-baby-trend-announce-recall-to-repair-infant-swings-sold-at-toys-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03042 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Baby Trend has received 10 reports of the screws loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide, from November 2001 through September 2002, for between $60 and $90.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03042?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China