Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09118 · Feb 4, 2009 · Playland International
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09118
- Date
- Feb 4, 2009
- Company
- Playland International
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Arch Swing Sets
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes swings sets with a 3.5-inch arch swing frame and a 3.5-inch top metal bar. The recalled swing sets come in red, orange, yellow, blue, tan, white, black, brown, teal, green, fuchsia, burgundy and purple.
What can happen
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received one report of a child who suffered a head injury as a result of being struck by the top of the bar on the swing.
- Sold at
- Playland International dealers nationwide from September 2001 through May 2006 for between $800 and $2300.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arch swing sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.