CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-20). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03084 |
| Published | 2003-02-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-20 |
| Product category | Playground Items |
| Products | Fun Buckets |
| Firm named in the title | Playnation Play Systems |
| Firms | Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25. |
Description
This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 14-inch-deep buckets are either yellow or green vinyl and have a black nylon strap attached to the rope. The "Fun Bucket" was sold with a heavy wood bracket to attach it to the roof of a play set fort.
Hazard
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product.
Incidents and injuries
Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury.
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