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# IKEA Recalls Children’s Swing Due To Fall Hazard
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/ikea_recalls_children_s_swing_due_to_fall_hazard_0916140653/
- Published: 2014-09-16T19:53:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:33:14.000Z
- Description: IKEA is recalling about 2,000 GUNGGUNG children's swings in the US and 300 in Canada because the suspension fittings can break. Four reports worldwide include a child who fractured a leg; none came from the US. Buyers can get a refund.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

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1\. [IKEA Recalls Children’s Swing Due To Fall Hazard](http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Swing/?ref=foodconsumer.org) 

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Recall Date: September 16, 2014

Recall Number: 14-276

IKEA Recalls Children’s Swing Due To Fall Hazard 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: GUNGGUNG child’s swing

Hazard: The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,000 in the United States and 300 in Canada

Description: 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. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet. A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam. 

Incidents/Injuries: 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. 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.

Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com in August 2014 for $20.

Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

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