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Product Recall Number: 01-506

Why was Playground Arch Swings recalled?

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.

Playground Arch Swings
Here's product recall specific data for Playground Arch Swings.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-506

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-10-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Playground Arch Swings

  • Description: PRODUCT: Playground Swings - Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa., is recalling about 370 playground swing sets for repair. 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. Playworld Systems sold the swings from February 1998 through May 2000 for between $640 and $975. PROBLEM: 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. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There have been two reports of children being injured including a fractured toe and bruises. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 370

  • Incidents: There have been two reports of children being injured including a fractured toe and bruises.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday to receive a repair kit.

  • Sold At: Playworld Systems sold the swings from February 1998 through May 2000 for between $640 and $975.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed