Recall information

[November 09, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 7: 

SWING SETS 

Adventure Playsets is recalling Adventure Playsets Wooden Play Sets sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2004 to December 2007. 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. 

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	Sedona 1- AP002
Ventura 1-AP008	Madison 1- AP006 and 1-AP015
Belmont 1-AP003

Consumers should contact Adventure Playsets at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement kit or visit www.adventureplaysets.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TRAVEL MUGS 

The Life is Good Company is recalling Fall 2009 Newbury Travel Mugs sold nationwide from July 2009 to September 2009. The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Newbury Travel Mugs. The 7 1/2-inch tall mugs were sold in blue, green and orange each with a navy blue lid. The Life is good trademark is printed on the mug along with a graphic of a heart, peace symbol or daisy. 

Consumers can return the mugs to receive a credit or gift certificate for the amount of the purchase price. 

Consumers can also contact Life is good at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday or visit www.lifeisgood. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MICROWAVE OVENS 

Samsung Electronics America Inc. is recalling Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves sold nationwide from January 2009 to July 2009. If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. 

The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Samsung at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week to schedule a free repair or visit www.samsung.com/otrrecall. More info at www.recalls.org.

ART EASELS 

MacPherson's is recalling Young Artist Easels sold nationwide from July 2004 to June 2009. The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead. 

This recall involves a children's art easel which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010 which can be found on the original packaging. 

Consumer should contact MacPherson's at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel or visit www.art-alternatives.com/recall. More info at www.recalls.org. 

[Text copied from Recalls.org]