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U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008 |
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall. |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2007 |
BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail. |
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2009 |
Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or by-standers. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2006 |
Swing Sets Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Top Beam Disconnecting The connection between the swing set's horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post can break, posing a risk of injury if the user falls to the ground or is hit by the beam. |
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2008 |
Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2004 |
Graco Children's Products Announce Recall Travel Lite Swings The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame. |
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2004 |
Backyard Products Recall of Swings Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the ground and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC February 5, 2004 |
"Mega Rider" Swings Recalled by Swing-N-Slide The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2004 |
Swing-N-Slide(R) Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2002 |
Baby Trend Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants. |
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2011 |
aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009 |
Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use. |
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2010 |
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006 |
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008 |
Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2008 |
Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 24, 2004 |
Child Craft Industries Recall of Cribs The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2011 |
Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 11, 2006 |
Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC April 10, 2002 |
Fisher-Price Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward... |
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006 |
Nautilus Inc. Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009 |
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011 |
Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground. |
U.S. CPSC January 2, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2003 |
DCD Incorporated Recall of Exercisers Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail allowing consumers to fall to the ground. |
AskMen.com August 19, 2001 T.J. Tomasi |
Tee Shot Begins Before Your Driver Moves The biggest mistake you can make with the driver is not having a feel for what you want to do when you swing... |
This Old House Jill Connors |
Porch Swing How to add a porch swing to your house so you can relax on a bench that moves with the breeze |
AskMen.com Judy Alvarez |
Playing Golf In Windy Weather |
AskMen.com July 22, 2001 Thomas Leen |
Getting Prepared For The Game Before you take that first swing with a golf club, there are some things you need to know. Although swinging a club may look simple enough, the mechanics that make a golf swing work involve several major muscle groups working together... |
AskMen.com September 30, 2001 Chris Wong |
Finding Your Balance In Golf To create a golf swing that produces consistency and power, you must maintain balance throughout the entire swing. The key to achieving balance is to set yourself up with your weight centered over the balls of your feet... |
Sports Illustrated June 8, 2000 John Garrity |
Getting over an old friend I found my swing last night. My old swing, that is. I was strolling down the tee line at the Puerto del Sol Municipal Golf Course when it jumped out at me: the high hands, the firm wrists, the powerful pulling action with the left side.... |
The Motley Fool July 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Rails Derail Arch Coal Rail problems in the Western U.S. take a big bite out of Arch Coal's earnings, but there's still much to like about this company. |
Inc. February 2006 Rod Kurtz |
The Other Bentley Bentley Kinetics uses technology to give you a better golf swing. |
Sports Illustrated March 7, 2000 Jim McLean |
My Shot As Jim Furyk proved with his win at Doral, the swing's not always the thing |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2011 |
Arch Coal Earnings Preview Arch Coal will unveil its latest earnings on Friday, July 29. The majority of analysts back Arch Coal as a buy. |
Sports Illustrated August 10, 2000 John Garrity |
Two swings for the price of one So when you say, "I hope you find your swing," I take it to mean the swing that's right for me, the swing I deserve, the swing that will make me forget a decade of comic futility. And guess what? I have found that swing. To be honest, I have found TWO swings... |
Home Toys December 2004 Brandon Hetherington |
The QMotions-Golf Indoor Golf Simulator Instead of using the Mouse for controlling golf swings, The QMotions-Golf Indoor Golf Simulator uses patented electronic technology to recognize swing speed and measure club head directional impact to translate actual golf swings. |
The Motley Fool April 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Arch Coal Investors Are Stoked Strong price realizations and better cost control lead to a great quarter. |
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Arch Capital Keeps It Going Despite a tough insurance environment, the company continues to grow. Investors, keep an eye on this one. |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Is Arch Capital the Top of the Heap? Second-quarter results suggest that Arch is a top operator in reinsurance. This isn't a value play, but it's hard to find quality trading too far below its fair value. |
AskMen.com August 5, 2001 T.J. Tomasi |
Conquer The Bunker Shot When you watch someone who can do it, it looks easy, but as soon as you try it, all sorts of nasty things happen. Out of the sand, use the bounce of your sand wedge -- the rounded bottom that gives you the ability to shave the sand rather than dig deep... |
AskMen.com T.J. Tomasi |
Playing With Flare: Hooks & Slices The same amount of foot flare won't have the same effect on every golfer's swing, but there are some basic guidelines that you can use to find your ideal foot flare. |
AskMen.com May 14, 2001 Randy Myers |
Golf Tip: Fore Fitness Several interesting fitness factors come to mind for golf fitness. Some of these should be on your agenda... |