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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 9:21 am
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. Selected Recent Recalls Hill-Rom Has Recalled Rocking Chairs - December 16 Emerson Tool Company Has Recalled Wet/Dry Vacuums - December 16 First & Main Has Recalled Plush Toys - December 12 Arctic Cat Has Recalled Snowmobiles - December 12 Qualis Has Recalled Cold & Hot Therapy Pain Relief Cream - December 17 GlaxoSmithKline Has Recalled Bactroban Nasal - December 17 Abbott Labs Has Recalled Morphine Sulfate - December 17 Recent & Current Top Articles UNDECLARED NUTS, DAIRY AND EGGS IN SEDEF BAKERY PRODUCTS United States Seizes Contaminated Food Articles at Northeast, Washington, D.C. Food Distributor FDA Statement on Reported Health Problems With Remedia-Brand Kosher Soy-Based Infant Formula UL warns of potential electric shock hazard with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Health Professional: Best Life International warned consumers not to purchase or consume the product known as Viga INTERGEL Adhesion Prevention Solution Alert FDA Statement on Counterfeit Procrit Did you know? During 2000 there were over 1050 products recalled in the United States for safety reasons! How many did you hear about? Sign-up for SafetyAlerts by Email - The free internet newsletter that could some day literally save your life - or the life of someone you know.
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 8:23 am
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
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Friday, March 05, 2004 - 7:31 pm
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.
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 6:09 am
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.
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Jewels
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09-23-2000
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:18 am
Thanks for posting these Deesandy! Do you have any links so we could see pictures?
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:28 am
They might have them at http://www.safetyalerts.com As a mom, I like to know these things!
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Jewels
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09-23-2000
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:32 am
Thank you!
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 6:37 am
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

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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 2:10 pm
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
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Friday, March 26, 2004 - 5:48 am
"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
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Deesandy
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08-12-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 8:39 pm
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.
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