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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 11, 2008	Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier.
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 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 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 August 23, 2005	ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, 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 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 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 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 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 October 15, 2004	Sky High International Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl's Department Stores The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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 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 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 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...
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.
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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.
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 June 2, 2010	Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings, which were made in the United States, directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
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...
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....