CPSC recall · Reported July 12, 2004
CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets
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 to…
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. recalled The 2-3/8" Arch Swing Model # 0289 and the 2-3/8" Arch Swing Add-A-Bay Model # 0380 have ….
CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets was recalled by Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. in July 12, 2004. Reason: The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, c…. Remedy: The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit i…. Verify recall #04563 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, c….
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- July 12, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04563 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04563 |
| Date reported | July 12, 2004 |
| Date initiated | July 12, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 1,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the o…
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