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Product name Hedstrom and Sears brand wooden baby swings
Description The Hedstrom and Sears brand wooden baby swings can be identified by the model identification label located on the swing side or seat. The affected models are Hedstrom brand 4-798 and Sears brand 512.70907. 
Problem The wooden baby swings have collapsed because glue failed to hold the joints between the slats and frame, resulting in injury to the child. 
Distribution Sold nationwide. 
Company Hedstrom Corporation, Bedford, Pennsylvania; (800) 242-9034. 
Dates sold April 1987 through December 1987. 
Date posted 12/27/2001 
 

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