Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-16). Hazards: fall. Models: 156456, 172627. About 900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12109 |
| Published | 2012-02-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Slides or Sliding Boards |
| Products | Slalom Glider |
| Firms | Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Model numbers | 156456, 172627 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | To schools and other facilities with playground equipment nationwide between January 2006 and December 2011 for about $2300. |
Description
The Slalom Glider is a distinctive 6-foot high playground slide that is curved in shape and made from molded plastic. It includes an arched, tubular steel access ladder. The recalled product comes as a stand-alone slide or as an attachment to other playground equipment. The recalled products have model numbers 156456 and 172627 and were sold in combinations of colors, including red, blue, tan, green, granite and white.
Hazard
The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides on the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled gliders and owners will be contacted by Landscape Structures regarding removal instructions. Customers will be given the option of replacing the Slalom Glider with another piece of playground equipment, receiving a refund, or receiving credit towards a future purchase.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firm have received 16 reports of injuries to children under 8-years old, including one bruised arm, 14 fractures to arms and legs, one fractured collar bone and one bruised spleen.
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