Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys”R”Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
Kids’ product recall 09-231. Announced by CPSC on May 27, 2009.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 27, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 4,300 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The triangular hangers that attach the swing’s ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Step2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.step2.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The recalled outdoor play sets include a platform, climber, slide area and two swings and have a model number of 797300. A red “Step2” logo plate is attached to the front of the play set. Play sets that have hangers with white plastic bushings are not subject to this recall.
About 4,300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Step2 Play Up Gym play sets.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by The Step2 Company LLC, Streetsboro, Ohio.
- Toys”R”Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400.
- Made in China and United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.