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Product name Glide Rides
Description Glide Rides, sold with backyard gym sets, were manufactured from November 1992 through November 1996 and involve over 220 models. The model number and manufacture date are located on the Glide Ride’s top bar. Both wooden and metal gym sets are involved. The Glide Ride is a two-person passenger ride, commonly referred to as a teeter totter. 
Problem The Glide Ride’s “J-bolt” assembly can break, causing children to fall or drop to the ground and be injured. 
Distribution Nationwide at department, toy and discount stores, including J.C. Penney, Toys R Us, Kmart and Wal-Mart. 
Company Hedstrom Corp., 800-233-3271; or write Hedstrom Corp., P.O. Box 432, Bedford, PA 15522. 
Dates sold April 1993 through December 1997. 
Date posted 12/27/2001 
 

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