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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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 |
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver. |
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
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
April 3, 2007 |
Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
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
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
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 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 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. |
AskMen.com
T.J. Tomasi |
Playing With Flare: Hooks & Slices The same amount of foot flare won't have the same effect on every golfer's swing, but there are some basic guidelines that you can use to find your ideal foot flare. |
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.... |
Inc.
February 2006
Rod Kurtz |
The Other Bentley Bentley Kinetics uses technology to give you a better golf swing. |
AskMen.com
July 8, 2001
Thomas Leen |
Golf Gimmicks: Practice First Realistically, the only way to shave ten strokes off your score is by practicing... |
AskMen.com
September 30, 2001
Chris Wong |
Finding Your Balance In Golf To create a golf swing that produces consistency and power, you must maintain balance throughout the entire swing. The key to achieving balance is to set yourself up with your weight centered over the balls of your feet... |
AskMen.com
August 5, 2001
T.J. Tomasi |
Conquer The Bunker Shot When you watch someone who can do it, it looks easy, but as soon as you try it, all sorts of nasty things happen. Out of the sand, use the bounce of your sand wedge -- the rounded bottom that gives you the ability to shave the sand rather than dig deep... |
This Old House
Jill Connors |
Porch Swing How to add a porch swing to your house so you can relax on a bench that moves with the breeze |
