Biggest Toy Recalls of 2009

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Biggest Toy Recalls of 2009

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iVillage Staff on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:50AM

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a iVillage Staff on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:50AM

Recall Date: Nov. 5, 2009

Company/Brand: Adventure Playsets, of Amarillo, Texas The Hazard: The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.

Description: This recall involves wooden play sets with swings, slides and ladders. Each set has an overhead monkey bar ladder that acts as both the monkey bar and swing beam, and an end ladder coated with cranberry or green plastic. The instruction manual has the name "Adventure Playsets" and one of the following model numbers printed on the cover.

•Durango 1-AP016 and 1- AP018 Yukon 1-AP052
•Tacoma 1- AP017 and 1-AP051 El Dorado 1-AP016
•Bellevue 1-AP048 and 1-AP012 Dakota 1- AP046
•Sherwood 1-AP049 and Sedona 1- AP002
•Ventura 1-AP008, Madison 1- AP006 and 1-AP015
•Belmont 1-AP003

Sold at: Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy Sports, Menards, and Mill stores nationwide, and online at Walmart.com, ToyRUs.com, Willygoat.com and through the DMSI catalog from January 2004 through December 2007 for between $300 and $600.

What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the swing sets and contact Adventure Playsets to receive a replacement kit.

For more information: Contact Adventure Playsets toll-free at (877) 840-9068 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com