Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09118 · Playland

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit.

Units

About 700

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit.

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 [email protected]

Product

Arch Swing Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Playland International, Carrollton, Ga.

Retailers

Playland International dealers nationwide from September 2001 through May 2006 for between $800 and $2300.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →