CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
CPSC recall 01506. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems to receive a repair kit. Playworld Systems sent notices to known purchasers.
CPSC recall 01506 has the recall date 3 Oct 2000. The notice names the firm Playworld Systems. The recall has about 370 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Swing Sets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 370 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Playground Arch Swings, About 370, Swing Sets |
| Sold at | Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975. |
| Manufacturer | Playworld Systems |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 370Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Swing Sets
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Playworld Systems
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Playworld Systems Recalls Unity Teeter Tunnels with Lexan Tops Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Crush Hazard |
| 6 May 2008 | Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises |
| 12 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets |
| 26 Oct 2000 | CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01506The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01506. https://recallregister.com/product/1894-cpsc-playworld-systems-announce-recall-of-playground-swings/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01506 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been two reports of children being injured, including a fractured toe and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Playworld Systems sold the swings, from February 1998 through May 2000, for between $640 and $975.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01506?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 370
- How many CPSC recalls name Playworld Systems?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name Playworld Systems. This recall is 1 of them.