How to Check Your Harkla Sensory Swing After the October Ceiling-Hook Recall

On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 25,541 Harkla children's compression sensory swings sold in the United States, plus about 5,534 sold in Canada. The recall number is 27-060. The swings came with a four-hole ceiling hook that can separate from its mounting plate, which can drop a child who is sitting in the swing.

Harkla has received 29 reports of the hook separating in the United States, including 14 injuries. Those injuries include two concussions, a broken arm, and bumps and bruises. This is not a theoretical risk. If you have a blue Harkla compression swing hanging from the ceiling, check it this week.

The swings were sold from March 2020 through December 2025 for between $100 and $130 at Sensory Tool House, Hammer & Jacks, Loaded Sensory, Renew (Faire), Amazon.com, and Harkla.co. Many families bought them for kids who need deep pressure, calm sensory input, or a quiet place to reset after school. This guide shows you how to tell whether your swing is part of the recall, how to get the free repair kit, and what to look for before you hang any indoor swing again.

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Why this is a how-to, not another Top 5

Our toddler toys category page already has the shortlist of toys we recommend for play and development. This post covers one recall, the steps to take if you own the product, and safer ways to set up hanging play gear. The toys near the end are everyday alternatives for active and open-ended play while the swing is grounded. They are not a new ranking of sensory swings.

What is being recalled

• Product: Harkla children's Compression Sensory Swings
• Look: blue fabric seat with a four-hole hook and ceiling mounting hardware; drop length about 18 to 24 inches
• Included only if: the swing came with a four-hole ceiling hook
• SKU on packaging: LS-COMP-1BLU or LS-COMP-1BLU-SW
• Units: about 25,541 in the U.S., plus about 5,534 in Canada
• Sold: Sensory Tool House, Hammer & Jacks, Loaded Sensory, Renew (Faire), Amazon.com, and Harkla.co, March 2020 through December 2025, for $100 to $130
• Importer: Base Products LLC, doing business as Harkla, of Boise, Idaho. Made in China.
• Not included: swings with a two-hole single-cast hook

The key detail is the hook. A blue Harkla swing with a two-hole single-cast hook is outside this recall. A blue Harkla swing with a four-hole hook on a mounting plate is in it.

Step 1: Take the swing down and inspect the hook

Do not leave a child in the swing while you check. Lower the swing, bring the hardware to a table, and look closely.

1. Count the holes on the ceiling mounting plate or hook assembly. The recalled hardware uses a four-hole design.
2. Check the original packaging if you still have it. Look for SKU LS-COMP-1BLU or LS-COMP-1BLU-SW.
3. Take clear photos of the hook, the mounting plate, and the packaging label. You may need them when you register.
4. If the swing is still installed, stop using it until you finish the repair. CPSC's instruction is to stop using the recalled swings immediately until repaired.

If you bought the swing secondhand, or someone gifted it, you may not have the box. Go by the four-hole hook. When in doubt, treat a four-hole plate as recalled and contact Harkla before anyone sits in it again.

Step 2: Stop use until the repair kit is installed

Put the swing, ropes or straps, and original hook hardware somewhere kids cannot reach. A closet shelf or a high garage shelf works. Do not keep hanging it "just for a few minutes" while you wait on shipping. The hazard is a sudden separation of the hook from the plate. That can happen without a long warning, and the reports already include head injuries and a broken arm.

If your child relies on the swing for regulation, plan a temporary substitute for the next week or two: a weighted lap pad during homework, a beanbag corner, a push toy for heavy work, or outdoor swinging on playground equipment that is designed and inspected for that use. The goal is to keep the sensory routine without the fall risk overhead.

Step 3: Register for the free repair kit

Harkla's remedy is a free repair kit, including shipping. The kit includes:

• A replacement ceiling hook mounting plate
• A safety strap
• Updated swing installation instructions

How to claim it:

1. Go to https://harkla.co/pages/ceiling-hook-recall-2026, or open Harkla.co and click "Recall" at the top of the page.
2. Register with the details Harkla asks for.
3. Wait for the kit to arrive, then install it using the updated instructions before anyone uses the swing again.
4. Dispose of the original hooks only in line with local waste and recycling rules. Do not leave old hooks in a parts drawer where someone might reinstall them later.

You can also call Harkla toll-free at 844-939-2122 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or email recall@harkla.co. Keep a copy of your registration confirmation and any shipping notice in the same folder as other product registrations for the kids' gear.

Step 4: Install the kit carefully, or leave the swing down

When the kit arrives, read the new instructions all the way through before you drill or remount anything. A few family-safe habits for any ceiling-mounted swing:

• Mount only into solid structure that can hold the rated load, following the maker's instructions. If you are not sure what is above the drywall, stop and get help from someone who can locate joists or use the right anchors.
• Install every part of the repair kit, including the safety strap. The strap is there as a backup if hardware fails.
• Check the mount every time before a child gets in. Look for cracks, bent metal, loose screws, and frayed straps.
• Set clear house rules: one child at a time, no standing or spinning tricks that overload the hardware, and no use if the mount looks wrong.
• Re-check the hardware after any hard bump into a wall or doorframe.

If you cannot install the new plate safely, leave the swing down. A grounded swing is safer than a poorly mounted one.

Step 5: Do not sell or pass along unrepaired units

Federal law bars selling recalled products. That includes marketplace listings, parent groups, and yard sales. If you already sold or gifted a four-hole Harkla swing, send the buyer or friend the CPSC notice and the Harkla recall page so they can get the kit. If you have a listing up, take it down until the repair is done and you are following Harkla's guidance.

Step 6: Report a separation or injury if you had one

If your hook separated, or a child was hurt, report it at SaferProducts.gov even if you already contacted Harkla. Reports help CPSC track patterns. Seek medical care for any head injury, loss of consciousness, or suspected broken bone. Do not wait for a repair kit to arrive before getting a child checked after a fall.

What to look for before you hang a sensory swing again

Clear hardware specs. Look for a hook and plate design the maker describes in detail, with a weight rating and mounting instructions that name the structure you need above the ceiling.

A secondary safety feature. A strap, backup cable, or redundant attachment gives you a second path if one piece fails. The Harkla repair kit adds a safety strap for that reason.

A brand you can reach. You want a company with a real website, a phone line or email for recalls, and a registration path. Harkla's recall page and 844 number are examples of what that looks like when something goes wrong.

Age and weight limits that match your child. Compression swings and therapy swings are often marketed across a wide age range. Match the published limits to your child, and re-check as they grow.

Room clearance. Measure the drop length, swing arc, and distance to walls, furniture, and ceiling fans before you drill. Many living rooms are too tight for a full arc without bumps.

Routine hardware checks. Put a monthly reminder on the family calendar to inspect screws, plates, straps, and fabric. Ceiling mounts are out of sight, which makes them easy to forget.

Everyday play options while the swing is grounded

A sensory swing is one tool. It is not the only way to give a toddler heavy work, open-ended play, or outdoor time. These picks from our toddler toys shortlist cover building, sorting, active play, and early learning while you wait on a repair kit or decide not to remount.

You want open-ended building that lasts for years. The LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box is our Best Overall pick at about $34.99 with a 9.6 score. The bricks are sized for toddler hands, nearly impossible to break, and stay useful from roughly 1.5 to 5 years.

You want a classic cognitive toy that stores itself. The Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube is about $21.99 with a 9.1 score. Matching shapes builds problem-solving and fine motor skills, and the pieces store inside the cube.

You want early geometry through play. The Magna-Tiles 32-Piece Set is about $59.99 with a 9.2 score. Magnetic edges make 3D building easier for kids who are not ready for complex interlocking systems. It is best for ages 3 and up because of small magnetic pieces.

You want outdoor movement and hauling play. The Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon is about $98.99 with an 8.9 score. It gets toddlers outside, supports gross motor play, and often lasts for years. Supervise closely; there is no seatbelt.

You want a push toy that layers in letters and songs. The VTech Push and Ride Alphabet Train is about $44.99 with an 8.6 score. It supports early walking and introduces letters and numbers. Keep spare AA batteries on hand, and know that the electronics are the weaker part of the toy.

None of these replace a properly repaired sensory swing for kids who specifically need that deep-pressure hang. They do keep play moving without a fall hazard overhead.

Who should act this week

• Anyone with a blue Harkla compression sensory swing: count the holes on the hook. Four holes means stop use and register for the kit.
• Families who bought a Harkla swing from Amazon, Harkla.co, or a sensory specialty shop between 2020 and 2025: check order history and packaging SKUs LS-COMP-1BLU or LS-COMP-1BLU-SW.
• Parents who inherited or bought a used Harkla swing: go by the four-hole hardware even if the box is gone.
• Households with two-hole single-cast hooks: you are outside this recall, but still inspect the mount and straps on a regular schedule.

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