October 27, 2026 — A Little Dove heavy-duty swing, model ETQQ-BLUE-2PC, is under scrutiny after a metal connector reportedly failed for the second time, leading to a child’s fall and injuries. The incident, which occurred on October 6, 2026, involved a swing advertised with a 330-lb weight capacity, failing while a 120-lb child was using it normally.
Product Details
Product: Little Dove ETQQ-BLUE-2PC
Incident Overview
On October 6, 2026, a child weighing approximately 120 lbs was using a Little Dove heavy-duty swing, model ETQQ-BLUE-2PC, which had been purchased via Amazon on September 27, 2026. The swing is specifically advertised with a 330-lb weight capacity. While the child was swinging normally, one of the supplied metal connectors reportedly bent and opened, causing the swing to suddenly detach from its suspension point. As a result, the swing chain struck and scraped the child’s arm and leg, and the child fell onto a tree root below, sustaining abrasions to the arm, knee, and leg.
Alarmingly, this incident marks the second time a supplied connector from the same swing set has failed in a similar manner. Following the initial failure, the child’s father meticulously inspected the remaining hardware, ensuring all connectors were properly installed and securely closed. The family has ceased using the swing, retained the failed hardware, and has photographs of the defective connector, the child’s injuries, and the product listing. The reporting party has expressed concern that other swings sold with identical hardware may pose a similar hazard and advocates for an investigation, notification of previous purchasers, and provision of appropriately rated replacement hardware to prevent further injuries.
Safety Concerns
The reported incident with the Little Dove ETQQ-BLUE-2PC swing raises significant safety concerns, particularly due to the repeated failure of a critical component designed to support the user’s weight.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the sudden and unexpected fall from height, which can lead to various impact injuries. In this case, the child suffered abrasions from falling onto a tree root. However, depending on the height of the swing and the surface below, falls could result in more severe injuries such as fractures, sprains, concussions, or internal injuries. The detached swing chain itself also presents a hazard, as evidenced by it striking and scraping the child’s arm and leg.
- Long-Term Risks: While the injuries in this specific incident were abrasions, repeated stress on a faulty connector could lead to catastrophic failure, potentially causing severe head trauma, spinal injuries, or broken bones, especially if a child falls from a greater height or onto a harder surface like concrete or asphalt.
- Who Might Be Affected: This safety risk directly affects children, teenagers, and any individual using the Little Dove ETQQ-BLUE-2PC swing, especially those whose weight is well within the advertised 330-lb capacity. The failure at 120 lbs suggests the actual load-bearing capacity of the connectors may be significantly lower than advertised or that the connectors are inherently defective.
- Property Damage Potential: While not the primary concern in this incident, a violently detaching swing could potentially damage other nearby play equipment, structures, or objects if it swings wildly after detaching.
The fact that this is the second connector failure from the same set, even after a manual inspection to ensure proper installation, suggests a potential systemic issue with the quality, design, or material strength of the supplied metal connectors, making the product unsafe for its intended use.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Little Dove ETQQ-BLUE-2PC heavy-duty swing, or any Little Dove swing using similar metal connectors, here are the immediate steps you should take:
1. Stop Using Immediately: Cease all use of the swing immediately to prevent potential injury.
2. Inspect All Hardware: Carefully inspect all supplied metal connectors, hooks, and chains for any signs of bending, deformation, cracks, or damage. Even if they appear intact, the reported repeated failures suggest an underlying weakness.
3. Retain Evidence: Do not discard the swing or any of its components, especially any failed or suspect hardware. Take clear photographs of the product, the connectors, and any potential damage or signs of stress.
4. Seek Medical Attention: If you or a loved one has sustained any injuries while using this product, seek appropriate medical attention.
5. Report the Incident: File a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. This helps the CPSC identify patterns and potentially initiate investigations or recalls.
6. Contact the Manufacturer/Retailer: Reach out to Ningbo Xuxin E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dba Little Dove or Amazon to report the issue and inquire about a potential recall, replacement hardware, or refund.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, Ningbo Xuxin E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dba Little Dove, has provided a “Yes” response to the incident report, indicating an acknowledgment of the reported incident. Further details regarding their specific actions or plans are not available at this time.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.