CPSC recall 04-563, announced July 12, 2004, covers Playworld Systems Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay (about 1,500 units). The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. The notice cites 1 incident report and 2 injuries. The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. Recall contact: call (800) 233-8404, or go to www.playworldsystems.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playworld Systems
- Manufacturer
- Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 04-563
- Units
- About 1,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay
CPSC product type: Swing Sets
Recall contact information
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
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