Safety regulator, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
Recall 01506 · Oct 3, 2000 · Playworld Systems
370
units affected
370
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01506
- Date
- Oct 3, 2000
- Company
- Playworld Systems
- Units affected
- 370
- Product
- Playground Arch Swings
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
These swings are called the Aluminum 2-Seat Arch Swing, model 0288 and the Add-A-Bay Arch Swing, model 0375. The swing sets are made of 3-1/2 inch aluminum tubing and come in a variety of solid colors.
What can happen
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises.
- Sold at
- Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playground arch swings?
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
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.