CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets

Recalled July 12, 2004 · CPSC recall 04563 · Playworld Systems

Recalled Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay

Hazard

The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.

Remedy

The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the owner directly by mail and provide a repair kit.

Units

About 1,500

Incidents / injuries

Playworld has received one report of the top rail detaching, resulting in two injuries. One child bruised his knee while the second child bruised his shoulder.

Description

The 2-3/8" Arch Swing Model # 0289 and the 2-3/8" Arch Swing Add-A-Bay Model # 0380 have arched metal side supports and a welded top rail that supports two swings. The swing sets are made from 2-3/8" steel tubing and come in a variety of solid colors.

What to do

The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the owner directly by mail and provide a repair kit.

Contact

Contact Playworld Systems toll-free at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playworldsystems.com

Product

Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay

Manufacturer(s)

Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.

Retailers

Sales representatives sold the swing sets directly to day care centers and children's learning centers or playgrounds nationwide, from February 1998 through May 2004. The Arch Swing Add-A-Bay sold for $488, while the Arch Swing sold for $653.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →