Playworld Systems Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets
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.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $488–$653
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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 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
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 JUL 12 2004; last revised APR 15 2025.