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Product name Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
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." 
Problem The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection allowing the metal connecting the rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground. 
Distribution Nationwide 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. 
Company Swing-N-Slide - 800-888-1232. 
Dates sold March 2003 through October 2003. 
Date posted 02/06/2004 
 

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