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Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, February 06, 2004 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of “Mega Rider” Swings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed



Name of product: Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings

Units: 1,220

Manufacturer: Swing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider' is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth. Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide," 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.”

Sold at: Lowe’s and Home Depot stores by special order and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide from March 2003 through October 2003 for about $90.

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the “Mega Riders” immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self- addressed box to return the product.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.


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Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, February 20, 2004 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mary Meyer Has Recalled Plush Spider Baby Toys
Reason: The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com


Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
FAO Schwarz Has Recalled Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys
Reason: Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard
to small children.
Distribution: Nationwide.


Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 6:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Brand Imports Has Recalled Children’s Rings
Reason: The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead
poisoning to young children.
Distribution: Nationwide.


Jewels
Member

09-23-2000

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for posting these Deesandy! Do you have any links so we could see pictures?

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They might have them at http://www.safetyalerts.com

As a mom, I like to know these things!

Jewels
Member

09-23-2000

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you!

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 6:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
B&B International Has Recalled "Marina" Brand Atlantic Herring in
Brine
Reason: This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
spores, which can cause Botulism.
Distribution: New York, Washington and Florida.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0003722.htm


Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sea Specialties Has Recalled Thin Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Reason: Because they have the potential to be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution: Florida, Missouri, Illinois, Alabama, California and
Pennsylvania.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0003726.htm


Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, March 26, 2004 - 5:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
"DARI-DEL DAIRY" HAS RECALLED PACKAGED FLUID MILK DUE TO PRESENCE OF
ANTIBIOTICS
Reason: Due to the presence of antibiotics.
Distribution: New York.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0003760.htm


Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mattel Has Recalled BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
Reason: The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid
plastic and come to a point, which pose a potential puncture or
laceration hazard to young children.
Distribution: Nationwide.

Nikko America Has Recalled Radio-Control Toy Trucks
Reason: A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to
overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
Ethan Allen Has Recalled Bunk Beds
Reason: A metal “j” hook on the guardrails can become dislodged,
allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position.
Distribution: Nationwide.