CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 6, 2008

Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Recall Number
08568

Product Information

Product Name
Playground Swing Sets
Product Type
Swing Sets
Number of Units
About 17,300
Manufacturer Name
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

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