Recalls / 2008-05-06

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

08568 · Recalled 2008-05-06 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Playground Swing Sets		About 17,300

Parties

Manufacturer: Playworld Systems Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized dealers sold the swing sets to day care centers, children's learning centers nationwide, 100.

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

Source: CPSC recall 08568. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.