SWING SETS CAN COLLAPSE 

BCI Burke Company LLC is recalling Single Post Swing Sets sold nationwide from January 2000 to August 2007. The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. 

The recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post. 

BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit. 

Consumers can contact Burke customer service at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.bciburke.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

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TOY RAKES SOLD BY JO-ANN FABRIC STORES CONTAIN LEAD 

Jo-Ann Stores Inc. is recalling Children's Toy Rakes sold nationwide from January 2007 to September 2007. Surface paint on the handle of the rake can contain excessive levels of lead paint. 

The recalled children's rake has a green handle with a yellow duck head attached to the handle. The rake has seven purple tines, also known as teeth. The rake is about 24 inches long. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Rake" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. 

Consumers should return the toys to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. at (888) 739-4120, option 7, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.joann.com/. More info at www.recalls.org. 

PUPPET THEATERS CONTAIN LEAD 

Guidecraft Inc. is recalling Floor Puppet Theaters sold nationwide from June 2006  to August 2007. Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead. 

The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches in length, 14 inches in width and about 52 inches in height. 

Consumers should contact Guidecraft at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value or visit http://www.guidecraft.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

PLAY YARDS RECALLED 

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 425,000 infant play yards. 

Twelve different Kolcraft play yards are included in this recall. All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard. 

The recalled play yards were sold in a variety of colors and patterns. Play yards and model numbers included in this recall can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should immediately stop using the items and call Kolcraft at (888) 655-8484 anytime for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers can also visit http://www.kolcraft.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

MODEL ROCKETS 

Estes-Cox is recalling  X-15 Flying Model Rockets sold nationwide from June 2005 to July 2007. The model rocket’s side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.

This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5-inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product’s instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product’s packaging.

Consumers should contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday for instructions on receiving a replacement product or visit http://www.estesrockets.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

DOLL STROLLERS SOLD BY POTTERY BARN KIDS

Lan Enterprises is recalling Mini Zooper Doll Strollers sold nationwide by Pottery Barn Kids from October 2005 to June 2007. A child’s finger can become caught in the rectangular metal clip or the black plastic side hinge, and this can sever a child’s finger tip. Also, the strollers pose an entrapment hazard.

The Mini Zooper Doll Stroller has a silver metal frame with a bright pink cotton canvas seat cover. “Pottery Barn Kids” is printed on a label on the canvas seat cover.

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at (888) 367-0144 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily for instructions on receiving a repair kit or visit http://www.potterybarnkids.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.