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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 May 19, 2010	Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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 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 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 October 27, 2010	Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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 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 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 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 August 16, 2011	Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2011	Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
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 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 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 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 13, 2005	Baja Products Recall of My First Crayon-Balls and My First Crayon-Ball Activity Sets Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2010	Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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 September 1, 2011	Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard.
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 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 31, 2003	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kids Sling Chair Recall The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011	Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2005	Kids Station Inc. Recall of Children's Musical Drum Set Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005	New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Recall of Toy Cars Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young 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 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 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 February 28, 2006	Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 December 22, 2010	Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
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 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 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 February 27, 2003	Children's Board Book Sets Recalled by Random House, Inc. The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 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 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 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...
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....
InsideFlyer January 2009	Delta's Coach Choice Seats Delta recently took a step back after changing the policy for Choice Coach Seats to allow anyone to purchase the select seats when checking in online or at an airport kiosk.
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...
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.