The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·09118·Announced 2009-02-04

Playland International Recalls Arch Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Playland International is recalling about 700 Arch Swing Sets because the metal frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall and injure users or bystanders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect equivalent (structural failure of a swing set) and reports of significant injury (head injury), which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports and structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Playland International is recalling about 700 Arch Swing Sets sold nationwide from September 2001 through May 2006. The recall involves swing sets with a 3.5-inch arch swing frame and a 3.5-inch top metal bar, available in various colors including red, orange, yellow, blue, tan, white, black, brown, teal, green, fuchsia, burgundy, and purple.

The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall. This poses a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders. The firm received one report of a child who suffered a head injury as a result of being struck by the top of the bar on the swing.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit. For additional information, consumers can contact Playland International at (800) 356-4727 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.playland-inc.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Arch Swing Sets
Manufacturer
Playland International, Carrollton, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Playground Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fall

See all →