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U.S. CPSC July 12, 2004	Playworld Systems Inc. Recall to Repair Swing Sets The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.
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 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 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 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 May 27, 2009	Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
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 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 October 11, 2007	Flaghouse Inc. Recalls Kidnastics Balance Beams Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2007	Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2005	Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC Recall of DVD Home Theater Systems A problem in the system's circuit board could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2003	Avon Products Inc. Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2008	Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 May 8, 2003	Wal-Mart Recalls Fabric Lanterns The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008	Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
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 December 2, 2010	The First Years(R) Recalls American Red Cross(R) Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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 April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 June 29, 2011	Swing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall Hazard The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2006	Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces may pose a choking hazard, and the tips of some nails could pose a laceration or puncture hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005	General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006	School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
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...
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