Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
CPSC recall 08568. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08568 has the recall date 6 May 2008. The notice names the firm Playworld Systems. The recall has about 17,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 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 | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,300 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Playground Swing Sets, About 17,300, Swing Sets |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Playworld Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,300Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2008 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 |
| 12 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Playworld Systems Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Swing Sets |
| 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 08568The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08568. https://recallregister.com/product/4590-playworld-systems-recalls-swing-sets-due-to-fall-hazard-caused-by-defe/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08568 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08568?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States