CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets
CPSC recall 04563. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 04563 has the recall date 12 Jul 2004. The notice names the firm Playworld Systems. The recall has about 1,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Swing Sets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,500 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay, About 1,500, Swing Sets |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Playworld Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2004 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 |
| 26 Oct 2000 | CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides |
| 3 Oct 2000 | CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04563The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04563. https://recallregister.com/product/2762-cpsc-playworld-systems-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-swing-sets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 04563 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04563?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States