Costco recalls 18,000+ Agio patio swings over fall and injury risk
World Bright International Limited has recalled more than 18,000 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings sold exclusively at Costco after eight reported injuries linked to seat detachment.
First reported
By KTLA on May 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM EDT
Last update
May 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT
11 sources write about this
In brief
Facts about this story
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More than 18,000 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings are included in the recall.
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The swings were sold exclusively at Costco.
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World Bright International Limited is the manufacturer issuing the recall.
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The CPSC has identified the hazard as a fall risk with potential for serious injury or death.
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Eight injuries have been reported in connection with the defect.
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The defect involves the swing seat detaching from the frame.
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Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.
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How the story is being framed
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How outlets are covering it
Recent
Over 18K porch swings sold at Costco recalled. See if you have one
“USA Today focuses on consumer identification, prompting readers to check whether their product is affected.”
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Patio swings sold exclusively at Costco recalled
“ABC News emphasizes the exclusive retail relationship between the recalled product and Costco.”
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Over 18K patio swings sold at Costco recalled after 8 injury reports
“KTLA leads with both the unit count and the number of reported injuries as parallel data points.”
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Costco is recalling 18K patio swings due to serious injury, fall risks
“NJ.com frames the recall around the severity of the hazard, highlighting fall and serious injury risks.”
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If you bought this patio swing from Costco, stop using it now
“PennLive takes a direct consumer-warning approach, leading with the immediate action required.”
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Costco recalls more than 18,000 patio swings after reports of injuries
“WWLTV centers the recall on the injury reports as the triggering event for regulatory action.”
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15 hr ago
Costco recalls more than 18,000 patio swings after reports of injuries - newscentermaine.com
“The official CPSC notice names the manufacturer prominently and explicitly cites risk of death, providing the formal regulatory foundation for coverage.”
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15 hr ago
Costco recalls more than 18,000 patio swings after reports of injuries - weareiowa.com
“RTTNews highlights the product's Costco-exclusive status alongside the fall risk as the core news angle.”
Read original sourceWorld Bright International Limited Recalls Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard; Sold at Costco
“NTD emphasizes the most severe end of the safety classification, foregrounding the risk-of-death language from the CPSC notice.”
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Costco-Exclusive Agio Patio Swings Recalled Over Fall Risk
“RTTNews summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Patio Swings Sold at Costco Recalled for Posing Risk of Serious Injury or Death
“NTD summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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11 sources write about this
11 articles tracked
Costco recalls more than 18,000 patio swings after reports of injuries - newscentermaine.com
May 18, 4:43 PM
Costco recalls more than 18,000 patio swings after reports of injuries - weareiowa.com
May 18, 4:43 PM
World Bright International Limited Recalls Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard; Sold at Costco
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