CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets
Kids’ product recall 04-563. Announced by CPSC on Jul 12, 2004.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 12, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: Contact Playworld Systems toll-free at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.playworldsystems.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 1,500 units, as CPSC gives them.
Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay.
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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 Inc., Lewisburg, Pa.
- Sales representatives sold the swing sets directly to day care centers and children’s learning centers or playgrounds nationwide, from February 1998 through May 2004. The Arch Swing Add-A-Bay sold for $488, while the Arch Swing sold for $653.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
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.
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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.