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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
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
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
June 15, 2011 |
Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. |
U.S. CPSC
August 6, 2009 |
Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. |
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
June 10, 2011 |
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2011 |
Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 14, 2005 |
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Recall of Bicycle Seats The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
February 17, 2011 |
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. |
U.S. CPSC
June 12, 2008 |
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. |
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
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
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 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
December 6, 2007 |
RC2 Recalls The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
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 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
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
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
May 20, 2002 |
Dorel Juvenile Group Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. When this happens, an unrestrained infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries... |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2006 |
Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Recalled, Chalky Residue Could Cause Skin Irritation These seats can have a white chalky powder or residue on their surface. It is the UV Absorber that has separated from the seat due to a chemical reaction from contact with a harsh cleaning agent. This could cause skin irritation to children who come into contact with the residue. |
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
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
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 25, 2003 |
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carrying position, causing the seat to unlatch or flip forward. When this happens, an infant can 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
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
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
April 6, 2005 |
L.L. Bean Inc. Recall of Director's Chairs, Replacement Seats The wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and the chair frame also can break at the backrest upright, the armrest and at the leg axis. These failures can cause the chair's occupant to fall to the floor, and possibly sustain injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
July 6, 2005 |
Dorel Juvenile Group Issue Alert on Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water. |
U.S. CPSC
August 27, 2009 |
Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores The action figure toys have surface paints that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 28, 2002 |
Lifetime Products Inc. and Escalade Sports Recall to Repair Portable Basketball Hoops The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers when the bolt is exposed... |
U.S. CPSC
October 16, 2003 |
CPSC Votes To Propose Mandatory Standard for Baby Bath Seats The safety standard will address the hazards of bath seats tipping over and children slipping through the leg openings and becoming entrapped. The proposed standard also will contain a new warning label. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
Frances Biagioli |
Proper Use of Child Safety Seats Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death in children one to 14 years of age. Used correctly, child safety seats significantly reduce child morbidity and mortality... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2005
Frances Biagioli |
Child Safety Seat Counseling: Three Keys to Safety It is important for physicians caring for children to know what child safety seats are available and which types of seats are safest. |
U.S. CPSC
September 4, 2007 |
Mattel Recalls Various Barbie(R) Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. |
U.S. CPSC
December 19, 2007 |
AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2010 |
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats The federal standard for infant bath seats is the first mandatory standard issued by CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for a range of infant and toddler durable products. |
Entrepreneur
December 2003
Christopher McGinnis |
Spacing Out How to avoid the big squeeze on your next business flight -- avoid those dud seats. |
National Defense
August 2004
Sandra I. Erwin |
Navy Searches for Ways To Lower Injuries Aboard Special Ops Boats In an effort to reduce serious injuries, the U.S. Navy is retrofitting its special warfare high-speed boats with new shock-absorbing seats. |
The Family Room
Kristi Grigsby |
Buckle Up! The Importance of Child Safety Seats Here's some research on the facts and laws regarding child car safety seats, including tips for selecting and installing a seat, when to use what kind of seat, and when your child no longer needs to use a safety seat... |
CIO
June 1, 2001
David Dobrin |
The Great Global Seat Scam CIOs reckon they can strike a good deal. The evidence suggests otherwise... |
