“Henry” Gym Sets Recalled by Menard
Kids’ product recall 99020b. Announced by CPSC on Nov 12, 1998.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 12, 1998. Copied from CPSC on Oct 27, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If assembled incorrectly, the glider support tube on these gym sets could bend or break, causing the riders to fall or be thrown from the glider.
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What should you do?
Consumers should not allow children to ride on the gym set glider until they check if their gym set is assembled correctly. To determine this and to receive revised assembly instructions, consumers should call Menard Inc.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers may call Menard Inc. toll-free at (888) 215-3349 anytime.
Which ones are recalled?
The “Henry” Gym Sets, model #68 includes two swings and a glider. The gym set is chrome colored with a blue top horizontal bar.
About 8,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
“Henry” Gym Sets, model #68.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Menard Inc., Eau Claire, Wis.
- The 18 Menard retail stores in the North Central region of the U.S. sold these gym sets, from July 1991 through August 1998, for about $50.
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Was anyone hurt?
A three-year-old boy was thrown to the ground when the support tube on the gym set broke. He did not suffer any injuries.
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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.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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