Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
Released: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 17,300 Playground Swing Sets. The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Recall Details
Product
Playground Swing Sets
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.
Incidents
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.
-
Alternate Products
Suggest a safe alternate to this recalled product. Help others replace their recalled product with a similar item.
-
Articles
Have you found a related news article on this recall? Share the articles with the other viewers!
-
Comments
Voice your opinion on this recall. Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions for the other viewers? Please feel free to sound off!