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CPSC recalls involving playground structures, swing sets, playhouses, and climbing play equipment.

78 official CPSC notices published 1980–2026, matched on the notice's product identity — not on description text.

Playground and swing set recalls by the numbers

recall notices
78
units recalled, at least
5 million
incident reports
4,245
injuries
83
brands
51

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 52 of 78 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Playground and swing set recall notices per year
Brands most often named
BCI Burke (6), Miracle Recreation Equipment (6), Hedstrom (4), Playworld Systems (4), Sears (4), Swing-N-Slide (3), Adventure Playsets (2), Fisher-Price (2)
Hazards identified
Fall, Laceration, Strangulation, Entrapment
Categories
Children & Toys, Clothing & Accessories
Latest notice
March 12, 2026

Playground and swing set recall lookup by model number

Every model number named in a playground and swing set recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

35 model numbers

Latest playground and swing set recalls

New19-703Children & Toys

BCI Burke Merge playground climbers

The two welded handgrip locations at the top of the climbers can be too large creating a strangulation hazard. A child's body could become lodged in these openings, posing a strangulation hazard.

  • Strangulation
  • About 200 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
New18-743Children & Toys

Playground SuperMax Triple Slides

Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala.

A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.

  • Entrapment
  • About 150 units
  • 1 report
  • Repair

Complete playground and swing set recall list (78)

Every notice, newest first. Unit counts are the U.S. figures each notice states.

DateRecallHazardUnits
Mar 12, 2026LFTE Playground Swing Set Seats 26-324Fall7,200
Dec 26, 2024Playdale Playgrounds Inclusive Orbit merry-go-rounds 25-080Crushing415
Jul 28, 2022Epoch Everlasting Play Kidoozie™ Play Tents and Playhouses 22-192Fire, Burn251,600
May 13, 2021Leisure Time Products Backyard Discovery Big Brutus 21-747—9,000
Dec 19, 2019BCI Burke Merge Playground Climbers 20-044Entrapment440
Oct 18, 2019Soft Play Spider Climb playground climbers 20-704Fall200
Apr 18, 2019Bullseye's Playground wooden toy vehicles 19-108Choking495,000
Oct 4, 2018BCI Burke Merge playground climbers 19-703Strangulation200
May 16, 2018Playground SuperMax Triple Slides 18-743Entrapment150
Dec 7, 2016Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide 17-718—1,300
Apr 7, 2016Nylacarb Plastic Trapeze rings 16-137Fall121,000
Feb 18, 2016BYA Sports Bring Your Adventure Sports Skyline Zipline Kits 16-108Fall5,700
Sep 24, 2015Nylacarb Plastic Trapeze rings 15-250Fall121,000
Sep 16, 2014IKEA GUNGGUNG child's swing 14-276Fall2,000
Dec 23, 2013Landscape Structures Oodle Swings 14-705—177
Dec 11, 2013Solowave Design Tornado brand home playground tube slides 14-049Laceration10,800
Oct 18, 2012Dream On Me Happy Swing II infant swings 13-014Strangulation, Entrapment560
Sep 27, 2012Cyclone Swing Seats 12-751Fall63
Sep 26, 2012Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings 12-282Fall6,900
Jul 11, 2012The Troxel Flexible Flyer Swing Sets 12-220Fall100,500
Mar 7, 2012BCI Burke 2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets 12-726Fall250
Aug 30, 2011Pacific Cycle Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Set 11-313Fall5,500
Jun 29, 2011Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets 11-262Fall240,000
Feb 8, 2011Escalade Sports Outdoor Playsets 11-120Fall4,600
Sep 30, 2010Fisher-Price Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™ 10-362Choking2.8 million
Sep 1, 2010Kompan Swing sets 10-755Fall, Impact700
Nov 5, 2009Adventure Playsets Wooden Play Sets 10-029Fall275,000
Jul 30, 2009Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set 09-290Fall1,950
May 27, 2009The Step2 Play Up Gym play sets 09-231Fall4,300
Apr 22, 2009Floteks Playground Equipment 09-737Ingestion540
Feb 12, 2009Disney Store Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Toy Tool Sets 09-128Choking20,000
Feb 4, 2009Arch Swing Sets 09-118Fall, Impact700
Jun 24, 2008Miracle Recreation Equipment Playground Tire Swings 08-587Fall1,400
Jun 12, 2008Pacific Cycle Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds 08-305Fall15,000
Jun 10, 2008Backyard Leisure Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play… 08-299Fall11,000
May 6, 2008Playworld Systems Playground Swing Sets 08-568Fall17,300
Sep 25, 2007BCI Burke Single Post Swing Sets 07-579Fall670
Sep 7, 2006Learn-Around™ Playground Activity Center 06-253—186,000
May 18, 2006Rainbow Play Systems Sling Swing Seats 06-166Fall18,400
May 11, 2006Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets 06-163Fall26,000
Mar 15, 2006PlayPower LT Farmington Max Play Single Post and "Kid Builders Arch"… 06-535Fall3,600
Jan 4, 2005The Step 2 Toddler Swings 05-077Fall9,300
Dec 16, 2004Swing-N-Slide Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats 05-071Fall72,000
Jul 12, 2004Playworld Systems Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 04-563Fall1,500
May 27, 2004Backyard Products Swings 04-145Fall47,600
Feb 5, 2004Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings 04-076Fall1,220
Feb 20, 2003Playnation Play Systems Fun Buckets 03-084Strangulation1,400
Nov 12, 2002Miracle Recreation Equipment Public Playground Equipment Swing Seats 03-507—22,000
Aug 20, 2002BCI Burke Buckle Bridges 02-554—46
Jun 5, 2001Hedstrom Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym sets 01-165Fall190,000
Oct 26, 2000Playworld Systems Public playground stainless steel slides 01-501—55
Oct 3, 2000Playworld Systems Playground Arch Swings 01-506—370
Sep 28, 2000Rainbow Play Systems Play Set Swing Chains 00-191Fall7,000
Nov 12, 1998Menards Henry Gym Sets 99020b——
Jan 5, 1998Kmart Hedstrom backyard gym set Glide Rides 98-052Fall—
Apr 24, 1996Hedstrom backyard gym sets Star Cruiser two-passenger swing 96-110Fall—
Jan 12, 1995BCI Burke animal swings 95-059Laceration—
Sep 1, 1993Miracle modular playground equipment 93-106——
May 27, 1993Sears Blazon-Flexible Flyer T-Type Play Centers 93-074Entanglement, Strangulation—
Jan 26, 1993Tornado spiral slides 93-038Strangulation—
Aug 6, 1992Hedstrom Blazon-Flexible Flyer T-Type Play Centers 92-117Entanglement, Strangulation—
Jun 30, 1992Sears Hedstrom swing set sling-type swing seats 92-104Laceration—
Apr 9, 1992Swing-N-Slide Newco Pioneer swing sets 92-075Laceration—
Mar 24, 1992Island Wood Products Fort Apache swing sets 92-065Laceration—
Apr 10, 1990Sears Hedstrom gym set Glide Rides 90-068——
Jul 26, 1989Illco Spin Around House Disney Babies Activity Toys 89-073Choking—
Nov 17, 1988Craftsman Hedstrom gym set glide ride Glide Guards 88-101Laceration—
Jul 27, 1988Fisher-Price Pop-Up Playhouse toys 88-058Laceration—
Jul 13, 1988Blazon-Flexible Flyer Horse Attachment gym sets 88-052Fall—
Apr 25, 1988Hedstrom wooden baby swings 88-024——
Dec 16, 1987Miracle's Bounce-Around Whirl playground equipment 87-080Laceration—
Oct 27, 1987Shelcore Sears Winnie-the-Pooh Crib Soft Playground crib/playpen… 87-065Strangulation—
Jan 20, 1987Columbia Cascade Timber TimberForm 4000 Series Play Platforms playground… 87-004Entrapment—
Jun 4, 1986Miracle Recreation Equipment Flying Gym playground swings 86-038——
Apr 9, 1985Miracle Recreation Equipment Flying Wheels tire swings 85-017Fall—
Dec 5, 1983Pixieland Double Climber Slide playground equipment 83-062Entrapment—
Jan 26, 1983Sears Wood and Hardboard Play Gym 83-003Entrapment—
May 23, 1980Creative Playthings Indoor Gym House gym sets 80-020Strangulation—

Playground and swing set recall questions

How many playgrounds & swing sets have been recalled?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 78 recall notices for playgrounds & swing sets since 1980, covering at least 5 million units. The most recent is “LFTE USA Recalls Playground Swing Set Seats Due to Fall Hazard” (CPSC 26-324), announced March 12, 2026.

Are there any playground and swing set recalls in 2026?

Yes. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 1 recall notice for playgrounds & swing sets in 2026, on March 12, 2026 (CPSC 26-324).

What is the largest playground and swing set recall?

“Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls Due to Choking Hazard” (CPSC 10-362), announced September 30, 2010: about 2.8 million units.

Which brands have recalled playgrounds & swing sets?

Brands named most often: BCI Burke (6), Miracle Recreation Equipment (6), Hedstrom (4), Playworld Systems (4), Sears (4), Swing-N-Slide (3), Adventure Playsets (2) and Fisher-Price (2), plus 43 more brands. Brand-name products are often made by another firm, so one recall can span several brands.

How do I check if my playground and swing set is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.

What should I do if my playground and swing set is recalled?

Follow the remedy in the official notice and contact the firm it names. Across playground and swing set recalls, the remedies offered most often are repair (11), replacement (8) and refund (7).