Recalls / 2000-10-26
CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
01501 · Recalled 2000-10-26 · CPSC page
Description
The slides were sold as single and double stainless steel slides measuring 36 to 72 inches high. Playworld Systems manufactured the slides. Playworld Systems' plastic slides are not included in this recall alert.
Hazards
The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
Reported injuries
There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.
Remedy
Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Public playground stainless steel slides | 55 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Playworld Systems
- Sold at
- Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks, playgrounds, from January 2000 through September 2000, for, 500, 000.
Consumer contact
Contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Source: CPSC recall 01501. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.