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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Date:

May 06 2008

Name of Products:

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:

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

Product # / SKU:

part numbers: 0248, 0287, 0230, 0370, 0249, 0288, 0231, 0375, 0270, 0120, 0232, 0121, 0259, 0290, 0233, 0295, and 0296

Sold at:

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:

Playworld Systems
(800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
www.playworldsystems.com