CPSCGeneral Alert
Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Published: February 4, 2009Recall ID: 09118Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes swings sets with a 3.5-inch arch swing frame and a 3.5-inch top metal bar. The recalled swing sets come in red, orange, yellow, blue, tan, white, black, brown, teal, green, fuchsia, burgundy and purple.
Affected Products
Arch Swing Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Playland-International-Recalls-Swing-Sets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d66ed85b7875464ab466afc37d78cce6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Swing Set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/14685d34ab584cb297bbf9b5ec076bf9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Swing Set |
| Hazards › Name | The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received one report of a child who suffered a head injury as a result of being struck by the top of the bar on the swing. |
| Products › Name | Arch Swing Sets |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 5128 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Playland International dealers nationwide from September 2001 through May 2006 for between $800 and $2300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes swings sets with a 3.5-inch arch swing frame and a 3.5-inch top metal bar. The recalled swing sets come in red, orange, yellow, blue, tan, white, black, brown, teal, green, fuchsia, burgundy and purple. |
| Recall Number | 09118 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Playland International, Carrollton, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Playland International at (800) 356-4727 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.playland-inc.com, or e-mail the firm at swingrecall@playland-inc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |