Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
CPSC recall 09231. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions.
CPSC recall 09231 has the recall date 27 May 2009. The notice names the firm The Step2. The recall has about 4,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Swing Sets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,300 |
| 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. |
| Product | Step2 Play Up Gym play sets, About 4,300, Swing Sets |
| Sold at | Toys"R"Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400. |
| Manufacturer | The Step2 Company LLC |
| Made in | China, United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,300Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Swing Sets
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name The Step2
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09231. https://recallregister.com/product/5325-outdoor-play-sets-sold-exclusively-at-toys-r-us-recalled-by-step2-due/. 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 09231 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys"R"Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09231?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China, United States