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

Recall 08-568 · May 6, 2008 · Playworld Systems

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-568 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 6, 2008
Brand
Playworld Systems
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Playground Swing Sets
Hazard
Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 17,300
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Playground Swing Sets · About 17,300 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Playground Swing Set clevis
Recalled Playground Swing Set clevis

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

Playworld Systems appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Playworld Systems recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Playground Swing Sets (About 17,300 units). 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

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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