A beloved backyard staple turned dangerous, and thousands of them are still in use right now
It seemed like the perfect addition to any backyard — a cushioned, canopied patio swing with a sturdy woven frame and a price tag that made it hard to pass up. Costco shoppers scooped them up by the thousands earlier this year. Now, federal safety officials are urging everyone who bought one to stop using it immediately.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission officially announced on May 14, 2026 that roughly 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings have been recalled. The reason is as simple as it is alarming: the seat can break away from the frame without warning while someone is sitting in it.
What Went Wrong
The problem isn't a subtle design flaw or a theoretical safety concern buried in a lab report. This is a recall backed by real injuries. According to the CPSC, World Bright International Limited — the manufacturer behind the swing — had already received eight reports of consumers getting hurt before the recall was announced.
Those injuries weren't minor. People reported taking hits to the head and arms when the swing seat gave way beneath them. When a person goes down unexpectedly from a seat that's elevated off the ground, the fall can happen fast and hard. The CPSC didn't mince words in its official language, noting the detachment poses a fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Eight confirmed injuries before a recall gets announced is the kind of number that should get anyone's attention.
Who Bought One of These
The Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swing was sold exclusively through Costco — both in warehouse locations and on the Costco website. The sales window was narrow, running from February 2026 through March 2026, which means these are brand new products. Anyone who picked one up during that two-month stretch is potentially sitting on a recalled item right now.
The price range for the swing was $549 to $649, putting it in the category of a serious purchase — not an impulse buy. People who spent that kind of money on a patio piece likely assembled it, set it up in a prominent spot in the yard or on a deck, and have been using it regularly through the spring season.
The recalled model is specifically identified as Model No. 1934256. That number can typically be found on the product's packaging or on a label attached to the frame itself. Anyone who isn't sure whether their swing falls under the recall is encouraged to reach out directly to World Bright International Limited for help identifying the model.
What the Swing Looks Like
For anyone trying to figure out whether their backyard swing is the one in question, the physical description is fairly specific. The Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swing features a black metal frame and swing arms, a fabric canopy overhead, and a padded seat. The frame itself stands about 75 inches high, spans 71 inches wide, and runs 48 inches deep. The seat portion measures roughly 58 inches wide and 19 inches deep.
It's a full-size, substantial piece of outdoor furniture — the kind that gets used by multiple people throughout the day, whether it's a quiet morning cup of coffee or an afternoon watching kids play in the yard. That context matters when thinking about the risk. A seat that detaches unexpectedly isn't just a problem for one person — it's a hazard for anyone who happens to be using it at the wrong moment.
What to Do Right Now
The fix being offered is a free repair kit. Consumers who own one of these recalled swings should stop using it immediately — not after the weekend, not after one more sit — right now. The repair consists of replacement hooks along with instructions for swapping them out, and it comes at no cost to the consumer.
To get the repair kit, owners need to contact World Bright International Limited directly. The company is handling the replacement parts and walking consumers through the process of making the fix.
Stopping use of the swing before the repair is completed is the critical step. The temptation to keep using something that "seems fine" is understandable, especially with a piece of furniture that hasn't shown any visible signs of trouble yet. But that's exactly how recalls like this work — by the time something looks wrong, someone may already be hurt.
A Bigger Pattern Worth Noticing
This recall is part of a string of recent safety actions tied to products sold at Costco. In the months leading up to this announcement, more than 200,000 heated socks sold at the warehouse chain were recalled after customers reported burn injuries. Separately, 740,000 sets of sauté pans sold across Costco, Walmart, and Amazon were pulled from shelves over burn hazards as well.
None of this means Costco is uniquely dangerous — the retailer moves an enormous volume of product and operates under the same regulatory framework as every other major retailer. But it does serve as a useful reminder that recall notices are worth paying attention to, particularly for products that get regular, physical use by adults who aren't necessarily thinking about safety when they sit down to relax.
The Bottom Line
If a Costco patio swing was purchased between February and March of this year, the smart move is to check the model number today. If it matches Model No. 1934256, the swing should be taken out of service until the replacement hooks are installed. The repair is free, and the process is straightforward.
A backyard should be a place to unwind — not a place to end up with a head injury from a piece of furniture that gave out without warning. The fix exists, it costs nothing, and getting it done is a matter of making one phone call.
