jenjenfirenjen
05-09-2007, 08:01 PM
Our neighbors have a metal swing set that they are looking to get rid of and are willing to give it to us for free. It is probably at least ten years old but seems to be in good shape. The manufacturer is Hedstrom.
I did a little research online and found out that the company is out of business and that two of the swing seats have been recalled by the CPSC. I can always replace those seats with new ones from another manufacturer. I'm just a little concerned with the safety of the rest of the set now.
And really I'm worried about the safety of a metal swing set in general. The swing is pretty tall and there is not much place to manuever once you've climbed up there (as opposed to a wooden set with a fort up top.)
So WWYD? Should we go ahead and take it or not? It's really this or nothing since we don't have a lot of space nor are we spending a bunch of money on a wooden set when we have a great park within walking distance.
I did a little research online and found out that the company is out of business and that two of the swing seats have been recalled by the CPSC. I can always replace those seats with new ones from another manufacturer. I'm just a little concerned with the safety of the rest of the set now.
And really I'm worried about the safety of a metal swing set in general. The swing is pretty tall and there is not much place to manuever once you've climbed up there (as opposed to a wooden set with a fort up top.)
So WWYD? Should we go ahead and take it or not? It's really this or nothing since we don't have a lot of space nor are we spending a bunch of money on a wooden set when we have a great park within walking distance.