According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for children is falls, sending approximately 8,000 children to the emergency room every day.

Climbing equipment produces the most injuries on public playgrounds, while swing sets are the most harmful at home. Corporations that manufacturer and sell children’s playground equipment can cause serious injury to children when they fail to properly design and manufacture their products. Parents and Safety watchdogs must insist that children are protected from dangerous recreational products.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported a recall of 11,000 wooden backyard play sets after reports of broken glider hangers causing children to fall.