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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: 9/17/2008 Reason: When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: “Shirt off My Back” retail stores located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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