Table of contents
- Latest ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Updates
- September 27, 2012: CPSC Announces Nationwide Recall
- Which ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Are Affected?
- Why Were the ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Still Active?
- Is ADS Inc. Still Located in Bremerton, Washington?
- How Long Has SwingSetMall.com Been Selling Swing Sets?
- Can I Still Get a Refund for a Recalled ADS Cyclone Swing Set?
- Where Were the ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Manufactured?
- Is There an ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Lawsuit?
- References
ADS Cyclone Swing Sets are disc-shaped plastic swing seats sold as swing-set accessories. On September 27, 2012, the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of about 63 seats, working with importer ADS Inc. of Bremerton, Washington.
The recalled seats are green, blue, or yellow, roughly a foot wide, with a rope piece shaped like a cone in the center. Only seats stamped with a matching 2012 date code, detailed below, are included.
The seats can break during use, which can cause a fall. Consumers should stop using a recalled swing and contact ADS Inc. for a free refund or replacement. The recall remains open on cpsc.gov, with no closure published.
Recall at a glance
- Action type: Voluntary recall (CPSC, in cooperation with ADS Inc.)
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced September 27, 2012; date codes run May 18, 2012 to June 25, 2012
- Company and responsible agency: ADS Inc. of Bremerton, Washington and the CPSC
- Recall or campaign number: CPSC Recall 12-751
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Green, blue, or yellow disc swing seats, about 12 inches wide, date code “2012 5 18” to “2012 6 25” stamped underside
- Number of affected units: About 63 units, all sold in the United States
- Sold at and sale period: SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com, May-June 2012, about $15 (no rope) or $30 (with rope)
- Hazard: Seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: Two reports of the seat breaking during use; no injuries documented
- Remedy: A full refund or a replacement swing from ADS Inc.
Latest ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Updates
September 27, 2012: CPSC Announces Nationwide Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 63 ADS Cyclone Swing Sets [1]. Importer ADS Inc. worked with the agency, over a fall hazard from seats that could break during use. The remedy is money back or a new swing seat, provided by ADS Inc. Consumers who have not already done so should stop using the swing right away. Cpsc.gov still lists the recall as open, with no correction added.Which ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Are Affected?
This recall covers only ADS Cyclone Swing Sets from the affected production run described in the September 2012 CPSC notice, matching every detail below:- Color: Green, blue, or yellow plastic disc-shaped seat
- Size and shape: About 12 inches across, with a cone-shaped plastic center piece that holds the swing’s rope in the middle of the seat
- Date code: Stamped in black lettering on the underside of the seat, reading a date between “2012 5 18” and “2012 6 25”
Why Were the ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Recalled?
ADS Cyclone Swing Sets were recalled because the plastic disc seats can break during use. A break can cause a child using the swing to fall onto the ground below. Some consumers reported the seats breaking while children were using them, which is discussed in the Reported Incidents section below. The CPSC notice does not describe any manufacturing defect beyond the seat material itself. The recalled seats were manufactured by YCH Industries Corp., based in Taiwan, and imported by ADS Inc. of Bremerton, Washington. ADS Inc. sold them online only, through SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com, its two web storefronts at the time. SwingSetMall.com states it has operated since 1989, and PlaysetParts.com lists an active Bremerton, Washington address today [2, 3].Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
ADS Inc. received two reports of an ADS Cyclone Swing Set seat breaking while a child was using it, before the recall was announced. The CPSC recall notice states that no injuries were documented in connection with either report. Both reports came from consumers who contacted ADS Inc. directly. The notice does not give a state, date, or age for either incident beyond describing the seat breaking during normal use. Reports of a product breaking are not the same as a confirmed cause. The recall notice does not name a specific defect location on the seat for either report, describing only that the seat broke during use.Were you or a family member hurt by this product?
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What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own an ADS Cyclone Swing Set matching the recalled date code should take the following steps to avoid the fall hazard from a seat that can break during use:- Stop using the swing seat right away, especially one matching the colors and date code described above, since it can break during use.
- Check the underside of your seat for the date code described above, since only seats in that range are affected.
- Call ADS Inc. toll-free at 800-985-7659, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for a free refund or a replacement seat.
- Visit SwingSetMall.com or PlaysetParts.com and select “Safety,” then “Recalls,” to reach the same refund and replacement instructions ADS Inc. provides by phone.
- Keep the recalled seat out of reach of children until it has been returned, replaced, or discarded, since a broken seat can cause a fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Still Active?
Yes, the ADS Cyclone Swing Set recall is still active. CPSC assigned it Recall 12-751, and as of September 24, 2026, no closure, correction, or expansion notice has been published for it on cpsc.gov.Is ADS Inc. Still Located in Bremerton, Washington?
Yes, ADS Inc. is still associated with Bremerton, Washington. Its retail site PlaysetParts.com lists a current mailing address at 1001 Tetherow St Ste 101, Bremerton, WA 98310. That matches the city named in the original 2012 CPSC recall notice.How Long Has SwingSetMall.com Been Selling Swing Sets?
SwingSetMall.com has been selling swing sets since 1989, according to its own about page. It is one of the two sites listed in the 2012 recall notice, decades before the Cyclone Swing Set was recalled.Can I Still Get a Refund for a Recalled ADS Cyclone Swing Set?
Yes, you can still get a refund for a recalled ADS Cyclone Swing Set. The recall notice sets no deadline for requesting the refund or replacement, and ADS Inc.’s listed contact channels, SwingSetMall.com and PlaysetParts.com, remain active today.Where Were the ADS Cyclone Swing Sets Manufactured?
YCH Industries Corp. of Taiwan is listed as the manufacturer of the recalled ADS Cyclone Swing Sets, which were made in China, then imported by ADS Inc. into the United States for sale online.Is There an ADS Cyclone Swing Set Recall Lawsuit?
No, the ADS Cyclone Swing Set recall is a CPSC action, and no lawsuit has been found. ADS Inc.’s retail site PlaysetParts.com lists 1001 Tetherow St, Bremerton, WA as its address, and a court-and-news search for a class action, settlement, or MDL naming the company found none filed.References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/cyclone-swing-seats-recalled-by-ads-due-to-fall-hazard
- https://www.swingsetmall.com/about-us/
- https://www.playsetparts.com/contact-us/