Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-06). Hazards: fall. About 17,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08568 |
| Published | 2008-05-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swing Sets |
| Products | Playground Swing Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Playworld Systems |
| Firms | Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 17,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | 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. |
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
Hazard
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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