Recalls / 2021-11-04

Backyard Play Systems Recalls Playsets with Wooden Roof Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)

22706 · Recalled 2021-11-04 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Backyard Play Systems outdoor playsets with a wooden roof. The wooden roof is included with home play equipment marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems (models Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer) and Gorilla Playsets (models Captain's Fort, Fort Highlander). The playsets include a solid wood roof with a lookout window, slides, swings, a rock-climbing wall and other play features.

Hazards

The wooden parts used to reinforce and create a decorative gable design on the wooden roof pose an entrapment hazard to children. Children can become trapped in the gap between the lower part of the roof structure and the bottom of the gable decoration.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playsets and contact Backyard Play Systems for a free repair kit which includes replacement wood parts, hardware and instructions. If a consumer is unable or does not want to do the repair themselves, Backyard will send a representative to perform the repair for them at no charge. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer, Captain's Fort and Fort Highlander Outdoor Playsets		About 5,100 (in addition, about 200 units were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Michigan
Made in: China
Sold at: Online at Costco.com, online at Lowes.com, 000.

Consumer contact

Backyard Play Systems toll-free at 866-890-2211 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@backyard-play.com, online at www.backyardproducts.com and click on Safety for more information, or www.backyardproducts.com/safety.

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Source: CPSC recall 22706. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.