From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-360326-997253
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: Log Swings
Units: About 750
Importer/Distributor: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of
Jacksonville, Fla.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the chair
separating, including three reports of minor injuries.
Description: The recall involves a wooden log swing that seats two
people. The log swing hangs from a log frame. The swing measures 71
inches high by 62 inches wide.
Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Ingle's Markets, VG's Food
Center, Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods, and Central Shoprite stores
nationwide from February 2008 through May 2008 for about $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log
swing, disassemble it, and return it to the store where purchased for
a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Brokers
and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or visit firm's Web site at
www.fareastbrokers.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08295.html