Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-07). About 1,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17718 |
| Published | 2016-12-07 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-07 |
| Products | Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide |
| Firm named in the title | Playworld |
| Firms | Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa (manufacturer); Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from November 2000 through October 2016 for between $1,500 through $4,000. |
Description
The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides.
Hazard
The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact Playworld for a free replacement slide and free installation. A temporary barrier will be shipped to consumers prior to shipment of a replacement slide to prevent children from using the slide. Playworld is contacting consumers who purchased the slides directly.
Incidents and injuries
Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
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