CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
Kids’ product recall 01-506. Announced by CPSC on Oct 3, 2000.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Oct 3, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 370 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers may call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 370 units, as CPSC gives them.
Playground Arch Swings.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Playworld Systems, Lewisburg, Pa.
- Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975.
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Was anyone hurt?
There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.