Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-08). Hazards: fall. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09705 |
| Published | 2008-10-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swings/Gliders |
| Products | Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders |
| Firm named in the title | Backyard Play Systems |
| Firms | Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Backyard Buildings and More and Lowe's stores nationwide, and online at Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through July 2008 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves outdoor play set gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Hazard
Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened.
Incidents and injuries
Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported.
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