Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
Kids’ product recall 08-568. Announced by CPSC on May 6, 2008.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 6, 2008. 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 clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately remove the swing from the swing set until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.playworldsystems.com
Which ones are recalled?
Swing sets involved in this recall have the following part numbers: 8 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0248 5 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0287 8 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0230 5 in Arch Swing 2-Unit Add-A-Bay 0370 10 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0249 3-1/2 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0288 10 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0231 3-1/2 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0375 8 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0270 2-3/8 in Arch Swing w-7 ft Top Rail 0120 8 ft heavy duty swing add-a-bay 0232 2-3/8 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0121 10 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0259 7 ft Early Childhood T-Swing 0290 10 ft Heavy Duty Swing Add-A- Bay 0233 8 ft Single Post Swing Assembly 0295 8 ft Single Post Swing Add-A- Bay 0296
About 17,300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Playground Swing Sets.
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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.
- Authorized dealers sold the swing sets to day care centers and children’s learning centers nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for about between $770 and $3,100.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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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.