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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 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 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 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 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 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 4, 2009	Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, 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 October 8, 2008	Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. This poses a fall hazard to children.
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 June 19, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2009	DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 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 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 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 May 2, 2007	Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008	The Children's Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead.
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 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 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 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 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 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 October 31, 2007	SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2011	Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 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 22, 2004	Lakeshore Learning Materials Recall of Doll Sets The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006	Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles(TM) Activity Toys for Choking Hazard The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	Maxim Enterprise Inc. Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 27, 2006	Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in these baths sets contain part or components that pose choking, strangulation or suffocation hazards to young children.
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 May 19, 2009	Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2008	Netshops Recalls Children's Table and Chair Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the children's table and chair sets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
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 January 24, 2008	Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2007	Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	CKI Recalls Children's Decorating Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 30, 2009	Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 October 4, 2007	Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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 March 13, 2007	Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006	Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.