Parents have been urged to check their baby swing seats after Argos issued a safety warning about products that could tip backwards and cause infants to fall out.
The retailer has discovered that several swing seat models can flip backwards if a child leans back while not properly secured with the safety harness.
The affected products include several TP Toys models: the Foldaway Baby Swing Seat (product code 3489240), the TP Growable Swing Set (9304680), and the TP Active-Tots Wooden Climb and Swing Frame (6694850).
Two Acorn Growable swing sets are also included in the warning, with codes 8799375 and 8799375.
TP Toys, the supplier, alerted Argos to the safety issue after discovering the tipping hazard.
The retailer stressed: “It is imperative that the swing is not positioned over a hard surface, and that the safety harness be used to prevent the risk of serious injury or death.”
Argos has highlighted key measures to ensure the product’s safety
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ARGOS
Grass, sand or proper playground surfaces are the only safe options for positioning these products.
Rather than returning the swings, Argos has encouraged parents to keep using them – but only after following crucial safety steps.
You’ll need to read the safety instructions that came with your swing, always use the harness to secure your child, and ensure the swing “never” sits on hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
If you’re worried or require more guidance, TP Toys’ customer service team can help at [email protected] or via www.tptoys.com/pages/contact-us.
TK Maxx has issued a recall involving children’s swim vests
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TK MAXXThey’re also providing updated safety manuals online to help parents use these swings safely.
Families must check their swings immediately and follow these instructions to prevent accidents.
This safety alert comes just days after TK Maxx issued a recall involving children’s swim vests that carry fake safety marks and haven’t been properly tested.
The discount retailer sold these £9.99 vests between April and August, but they lack genuine CE certification and could fail to keep children afloat.
Without proper buoyancy testing, these vests pose a drowning risk if parents rely on them for water safety.
In total, 17 different product codes are affected, with TK Maxx urging customers to stop using them “immediately” and bring them back to any store for a full refund.
You can ring 01923 473561 or email [email protected] for help.
Product safety notices, including recalls and withdrawals, should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
For the latest product alerts, consult the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). For the latest food alerts, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) provides the most up-to-date guidance.
Alternatively, retailers have dedicated web pages that shoppers can visit for new notices.