Product Recall Number: 04-563
Why was Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay recalled?
The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.
Product Recall Number: 04-563
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-07-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Arch Swings and Arch Swing Add-A-Bays. The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.Name of Product: Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-BayUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.Hazard: The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.Incidents/Injuries: Playworld has received one report of the top rail detaching resulting in two injuries. One child bruised his knee while the second child bruised his shoulder.Description: The 2-3/8" Arch Swing Model # 0289 and the 2-3/8" Arch Swing Add-A-Bay Model # 0380 have arched metal side supports and a welded top rail that supports two swings. The swing sets are made from 2-3/8" steel tubing and come in a variety of solid colors.Sold by: Sales representatives sold the swing sets directly to day care centers and children's learning centers or playgrounds nationwide from February 1998 through May 2004. The Arch Swing Add-A-Bay sold for $488 while the Arch Swing sold for $653.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the owner directly by mail and provide a repair kit.Consumer Contact: Contact Playworld Systems toll-free at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playworldsystems.com.
Hazard Description: The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,500
Incidents: Playworld has received one report of the top rail detaching resulting in two injuries. One child bruised his knee while the second child bruised his shoulder.
Remedy: The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the owner directly by mail and provide a repair kit.
Sold At: Sales representatives sold the swing sets directly to day care centers and children's learning centers or playgrounds nationwide from February 1998 through May 2004. The Arch Swing Add-A-Bay sold for $488 while the Arch Swing sold for $653.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed