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Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall HazardDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets Units: About 11,000 Distributor: Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan. Hazard: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. Incidents/Injuries: Backyard Leisure has received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children. Injuries included abrasions and a child being hit in the head by a chain that detached from a hanger. Description: The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include:
"Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number is printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide and Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Backyard Leisure at (866) 546-7902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or email the firm at custservice@adventureplayets.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/22/2008 Reason: The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents that children need to be supervised around these common but sometimes hidden drowning dangers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: IT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. Distribution: Nationwide |
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