CPSC recall · Reported May 6, 2008
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. recalled Swing sets involved in this recall have the following part numbers: 8 ft 2-Unit Standard ….
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises was recalled by Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. in May 6, 2008. Reason: The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the swing from the swing set until a free repair kit …. Verify recall #08568 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall..
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- agency class
- May 6, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08568 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
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
Reason for recall
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08568 |
| Date reported | May 6, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 6, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 17,300 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately remove the swing from the swing set until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direc…
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