Recalls / 2016-12-07
Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)
17718 · Recalled 2016-12-07 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides.
Hazards
The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
Reported injuries
Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact Playworld for a free replacement slide and free installation. A temporary barrier will be shipped to consumers prior to shipment of a replacement slide to prevent children from using the slide. Playworld is contacting consumers who purchased the slides directly.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide | About 1,300 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Horizon Industries
- Distributor
- Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Independent distributors to parks, schools, municipalities, 500 through $4, 000.
Consumer contact
Playworld at 800-233-8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@playworld.com or online at https://playworld.com/ and click on "Slide Recall Safety Information" for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17718. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.