Playworld Systems’ Playground Swing Sets recalled due to fall hazard
Swing can detach from the set, causing the consumer to fall
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On May 6, 2008, Playworld Systems Inc. recalled about 17,300 Playground Swing Sets because the clevis bearing can wear, resulting in the detachment of the swing, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Playworld playground swing sets included in the recall have the following descriptions and part numbers:
- 8 foot 2-unit Standard Swing: 0248
- 8 foot Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Day: 0230
- 10 foot 2-Unit Standard Swing: 0249
- 10 foot Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay: 0231
- 8 foot 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing: 0270
- 8 ft heavy duty swing add-a-bay: 0232
- 10 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing: 0233
- 8 ft Single Post Swing Assembly: 0295
- 8 ft Single Post Swing Add-A- Bay: 0296
- 5 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail: 0287
- 5 in Arch Swing 2-Unit Add-A-Bay: 0370
- 3-1/2 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail: 0288
- 3-1/2 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay: 0375
- 2-3/8 in Arch Swing w-7 ft Top Rail: 0120
- 2-3/8 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay: 0121
- 7 ft Early Childhood T-Swing: 0290
The recalled Playworld Systems Playground Swing Sets were sold to day care centers and children’s learning centers nationwide by authorized dealers from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $770 and $3,100.
Consumers who own a recalled playground swing set should immediately remove the swing from the set until a free repair kit is installed. For more information, customers may contact Playworld Systems at 800-233-8404, or visit the company’s website.
Source: ?Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-568, May 6, 2008.
