CPSC recall 01165

Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2026-03-05

On 2026-03-05 the CPSC announced a recall of Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets by Hedstrom, citing screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets | The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a "see-saw" swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests

Reason

Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hedstrom-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Swings-on-Backyard-Gym-Sets

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