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Fall / CollapseJuly 12, 2004CPSC #04563

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

Product
Swing Sets
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay
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