Playworld Systems · Recalled
CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
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.
- Units
- About 370
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $640–$975
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975.
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
Incident log
There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.
Consumers may call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 03 2000; last revised APR 14 2026.