Playland International Swing Sets recall: Fall Hazard
Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Playland International Swing Sets recalled?
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Playland International at (800) 356-4727 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.playland-inc.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
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
- Arch Swing Sets
- Company
- Playland International, Carrollton, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 700
- Sold at
- Playland International dealers nationwide from September 2001 through May 2006 for between $800 and $2300.
- Recall date
- February 4, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm received one report of a child who suffered a head injury as a result of being struck by the top of the bar on the swing.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes swings sets with a 3.5-inch arch swing frame and a 3.5-inch top metal bar. The recalled swing sets come in red, orange, yellow, blue, tan, white, black, brown, teal, green, fuchsia, burgundy and purple.