Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-04). Hazards: fall. About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09745 |
| Published | 2009-06-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swings/Gliders |
| Products | 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) | 1,800 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, 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 May 2009 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves outdoor playset 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 Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Hazard
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing a free repair kit which includes replacement hardware and written instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a retaining ring falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-09745. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.