CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-10-26). About 55 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01501 |
| Published | 2000-10-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-07 |
| Product category | Playground Items |
| Products | Public playground stainless steel slides |
| Firm named in the title | Playworld Systems |
| Firms | Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 55 |
| Sold | Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks and playgrounds, from January 2000 through September 2000, for between $1,500 and $4,000. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.
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