Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-07-12T00:00:00
Product: Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay
Company: Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Hazard: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Incidents / Injuries: Playworld has received one report of the top rail detaching, resulting in two injuries. One child bruised his knee while the second child bruised his shoulder.
Recall Number: 04563
Product Type: Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard