On May 13, 2021, Leisure Time Products issued a recall for their Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus, and Mini Brutus metal A-frame swing sets. The recall affects approximately 9,000 products in the U.S. According to the recall, number 21-747, “the attachment that connects the swing hanger to the top tube can fail.” The hazard poses a significant risk of injury.
The recall includes the following manufacture codes:
- 03/2019-O
- 01/2020-T
- 02/2020-T
- 03/2020-T
- 04/2020-T
- 05/2020-O
- 07/2020-O
The affected swing sets have manufacture dates ranging from March 2019 through July 2020. The date and codes can be found on a label on one of the legs of the swing set. The swing sets all have a green top tube with while legs as well as green cross braces.
The swing sets were sold online through various retailers from May 2019 through January 2021; they were sold for prices ranging from $400 to $570.
According to the recall, there have been at least three reports of the attachment failing, causing one side of the swing failing; however, no injuries have been reported.
The Harm that Victims Could Suffer
Although no injuries have been reported, injuries are very likely. If one side of a swing suddenly falls, the occupant of the swing could fall. Depending on the elevation of the swing when the incident occurs, the fall could occur from pretty high up, which could lead to a number of injuries, including but not limited to the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
Regardless of the harm caused by the defective product, it is important that affected parties understand that they have rights – and that they might have grounds to sue.
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If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to a defective product, like a defective swing set, you could have grounds to sue. Specifically, you could sue based on the concept of product liability. To prepare to file your injury claim, you should consider the following:
- Take photos of all injuries suffered
- Take photos of the defective product
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Contact the company to report the incident
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to a repair
- Do not agree to a replacement
- Do not agree to return the product
- Leave the product as-is
- Speak to witnesses
- Gather any video footage that captured the incident
- Collect medical records
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
If you are unsure of what you should do, simply seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our defective product attorneys are ready to guide us every step of the way.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
Can I file a class action lawsuit? How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? If the defective product harmed many parties, then it is likely that there is a class action claim in which you could participate. A class action lawyer can help you figure out how to join the specific class action lawsuit. In some cases, there might be mass torts rather than a class action lawsuit – mass torts are single claims against the same company. For more information about how to proceed with your claim, do not hesitate to contact our recall lawyers as soon as possible.
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Did you or a member of your family suffer harm due to a defective swing set or any other defective product? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our product liability lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the representation that you need to sue the negligent product manufacturer and recover the highest amount of compensation available for your injury claim.
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