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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 May 17, 2006	Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
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 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 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 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 April 4, 2007	Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.
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 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 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 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 February 23, 2006	Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 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 May 10, 2006	American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head 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 January 20, 2011	Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011	Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
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 October 18, 2007	Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 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 November 23, 2005	Louisville Ladder Inc. Recall of Industrial Ladders The rung on the ladders could break near the side rail causing the user to fall.
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 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 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 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 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 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 September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2011	Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
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 October 2, 2002	Performance Inc. Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments Performance Inc is voluntarily recalling about 900 sets of bar ends, which are handlebar extensions used on mountain bikes. The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC May 24, 2004	LB International Inc. Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer A rung on these aluminum, multi-purpose ladders can release or the side rail can bend unexpectedly. If that happens, the ladder can collapse, causing the user to fall.