May 6, 2008
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets
Name of Product: Playground Swing Sets
Units: About 17,300
Manufacturer: Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Hazard: The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
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 |
Sold by: Authorized dealers sold the swing sets to day care centers and children’s learning centers nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for about between $770 and $3,100.
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.playworldsystems.com