Date: June 16, 2008

Attention: ASCIP Members

Subject: Recall Alert - Playground Swing Sets

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On May 6, 2008, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Playworld Systems, Inc. playground swing sets. The recall notice states that the subject swing set clevis bearing may wear and detach from the structure creating a fall hazard for users.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that all consumers of the subject swing set stop using the product immediately unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is offering a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Playworld Systems, Inc. at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.playworldsystems.com.

To view the original U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08568.html.

ASCIP Staff is available to answer any questions regarding this swing set recall notice.