July
12, 2004
Name
of Product: Arch
Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay
Units:
About 1,500
Manufacturer:
Playworld
Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Hazard:
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.
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.
Sold
by: 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.
Manufactured
In: U.S.A.
Remedy:
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.
Consumer Contact: Contact Playworld Systems toll-free at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.