Recall: Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises

May 6, 2008
Alert #08-568

Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Playground Swing Sets

Units: About 17,300

Manufacturer: Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.

Hazard: The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: Swing sets involved in this recall have the following part numbers:

8 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing	0248	5 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail	0287
8 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay	0230	5 in Arch Swing 2-Unit Add-A-Bay	0370
10 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing	0249	3-1/2 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail	0288
10 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay	0231	3-1/2 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay	0375
8 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing	0270	2-3/8 in Arch Swing w-7 ft Top Rail	0120
8 ft heavy duty swing add-a-bay	0232	2-3/8 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay	0121
10 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing	0259	7 ft Early Childhood T-Swing	0290
10 ft Heavy Duty Swing Add-A- Bay	0233
8 ft Single Post Swing Assembly	0295
8 ft Single Post Swing Add-A- Bay	0296

Sold by: Authorized dealers sold the swing sets to day care centers and children’s learning centers nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for about between $770 and $3,100.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the swing from the swing set until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.playworldsystems.com