Little Tikes Recalls Over Half-a-million Toddler Swings

Little Tikes has recalled about a half-million toddler swings, after reports of multiple injuries to children, including broken arms. The recall involves about 540,000 2-in-1 Snug'n Secure pink toddler swings, with a pink T-shaped restraint in front, and is suspended by four yellow ropes. The swings being recalled were made by Little Tikes in the U.S., and sold at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , Toys "R" Us and online at littletikes.com from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25. The company has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking and 39 reports of injuries, which included abrasions, bruises, cuts, bumps to the head and two broken arms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Ohio-based Little Tikes is a subsidiary of privately-held MGA Entertainment Inc., based in Van Nuys, Calif.