About 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats sold on Amazon are being recalled because the seat, its metal clips or its straps can break while someone is swinging, federal safety officials announced Thursday, October 8.
Story Snapshot
- Pacearth Direct, a seller based in City of Industry, California, is recalling about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats.
- The seat, the metal carabiners or quick links, or the webbing straps can break during use, which can cause a serious fall.
- The company has received at least 30 reports of falls and at least nine injuries, including fractures, head injuries and bruising.
- Owners should stop using the swings and can get a full refund by emailing a photo of the marked seat to the company.
What Breaks and Who Got Hurt
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, is the federal agency that watches over the safety of household products. It said three parts of these swings can fail: the seat itself, the metal carabiners or quick links, and the yellow webbing straps. A carabiner is a metal clip with a spring gate that snaps shut, much like the clips rock climbers use. When any one of these parts gives way in mid-swing, the rider can drop to the ground.
That has already happened. Pacearth Direct has received at least 30 reports of falls. At least nine people were hurt, with fractures, head injuries and bruising among the injuries. The CPSC says the hazard poses a risk of serious injury from a fall.
US RECALL: PACEARTH swing seats — stop use immediately
About 110,550 U-type swing seats are recalled. The seat, metal carabiners/quick links or webbing straps can break during use, causing falls. Pacearth Direct reports at least 30 falls and at least nine injuries, including…
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How to Spot a Recalled Swing
The recall covers PACEARTH U-shaped swing seats in green, blue, pink, red and turquoise. The chain is coated in yellow plastic. Each swing came with metal carabiners or quick links and yellow webbing straps for hanging it from an outdoor swing set or a tree branch. The seats were sold one at a time or in packs of two.
They were sold on Amazon.com from May 2017 through June 2026 for between $27 and $57. The swings were made in China. Because they sold for nine years, many families may have one hanging in a backyard and never have heard of the problem.
How to Get Your Refund
The CPSC says owners should stop using the swing seats immediately. To get a full refund, write “RECALLED” on the seat with a permanent marker. Then take a photo of the marked seat, making sure the PACEARTH logo shows clearly. Email the photo to Pacearth Direct at [email protected] to request the refund.
Once the seat is marked, take it down so no one climbs back on for one more ride. Swings hung for grandchildren often stay up for years, and kids rarely ask before they jump on. Removing the seat costs nothing, and the refund means families do not lose money by doing the safe thing.
Why This Matters for Parents and Grandparents
Backyard gear should be safe, simple and strong. A swing that breaks at the top of its arc can throw a child to the ground in a split second, and the injury reports show this is not a remote risk. A quick check of the backyard, the garage and the shed is the surest way to find a forgotten PACEARTH seat.
This is also a good time to look over other backyard gear. Check for worn straps, frayed ropes, cracked plastic and loose hardware, and replace parts as needed. A short inspection every month can prevent injuries. Pass the recall along to neighbors, family and church groups. Many families miss recall alerts, and one email or text could keep another child from getting hurt.