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Minor injuries have been reported as a result of these faulty swing sets and customers are advised to discontinue use until a repair kit can be obtained to replace and strengthen the structure of the swing set.

Customers who have been injured because of a defective product may be entitled to financial compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

Although no injuries or illnesses have yet been reported as a result of this defective product, the high levels of lead in this product are a violation of federal safety regulations. The defective Wooden Animal Drum has product number 424857 printed on the bottom of the product. This product was sold between December 2010 and May 2011 at Cost Plus World Market across the country.

Customers who have been injured or suffered illness due to a defective product may be entitled to monetary compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

The recall affects 96,000 of the play sets in the United States and about 14,000 of the play sets distributed in Canada. The figure has been reported to break at the waist, which presents the choking danger for young children.  The seven piece sets have the product number R6935 and the name Sonya Lee is located on the underside of the figurine. Only figures that can bend at the waist and have a green sweater and purple camera are affected by the recall, the other pieces in the set were not affected. The Play N’Go Campsite was sold at many retailers around the country for $15 starting from October 2009 through August. Consumers who have the product are being asked to stop using it immediately and to contact Fisher Price for a free replacement. The recall was announced in news release. For more information call Fisher Price at 800-432-5437. 

Children’s toys are always a concern when purchased or received for a young child. Most of the time they are assumed safe and non hazardous, but it is important for parents to be aware of cases like this one when the toys are considered dangerous. No parent should ever have to go through having a child injured or killed due to a defective toy. The manufacturer is responsible for any hazard their product presents. If your child has been injured or killed by a recalled toy, then contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney is your best option to receive the compensation you and your family deserve. 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a choking hazard can occur if a child puts the toy darts in their mouths. The darts can be easily inhaled and restrict breathing resulting in death. The Family Dollar stores have volunteered the recall since the company that imports the toys – Henry Gordy International – refused a recall of their own. The CPSC has requested that consumers report any incidents, whether they are related to asphyxiation or not, to the CPSC website. 
 

Product recalls occur when that product may pose a serious danger for consumers. Unfortunately, in some cases, some companies seem to refuse product recalls despite known incidence reports in order to avoid loss of money. This report demonstrates that exact situation where the importing company refuses to conduct their own recall. In cases like this, companies such as the CPSC or vendors themselves often take it upon themselves to recall the products on their own as is demonstrated here. It is also extremely important to conduct recalls of products when they can potentially cause harm to a child. Children’s safety should always be the absolute highest priority of any manufacturer or vendor of products targeted to kids.

For more information on product recalls, visit the US Consumer Products Safety Commission website.