CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
Published: October 3, 2000Recall ID: 01506Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
Product Description & Identification
These swings are called the Aluminum 2-Seat Arch Swing, model 0288 and the Add-A-Bay Arch Swing, model 0375. The swing sets are made of 3-1/2 inch aluminum tubing and come in a variety of solid colors.
Affected Products
Playground Arch Swings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Playworld-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Playground-Swings |
| Title | CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/playworld-swing.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Playground Arch Swing |
| Hazards › Name | The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises. |
| Products › Name | Playground Arch Swings |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 370 |
| Recall I D | 1894 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975. |
| Recall Date | 2000-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | These swings are called the Aluminum 2-Seat Arch Swing, model 0288 and the Add-A-Bay Arch Swing, model 0375. The swing sets are made of 3-1/2 inch aluminum tubing and come in a variety of solid colors. |
| Recall Number | 01506 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-14T00:00:00 |