CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground
CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
Why was CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground recalled?
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers. Contact: Consumers may call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Playground Arch Swings
- Company
- Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 370
- Sold at
- Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975.
- Recall date
- October 3, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These swings are called the Aluminum 2-Seat Arch Swing, model 0288 and the Add-A-Bay Arch Swing, model 0375. The swing sets are made of 3-1/2 inch aluminum tubing and come in a variety of solid colors.