Play and Park Structures Recalls Playground Slides Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-05-16). Hazards: entrapment. Models: 71717, 71718. About 150 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18743 |
| Published | 2018-05-16 |
| Last updated | 2018-05-16 |
| Products | Playground SuperMax Triple Slides |
| Firm named in the title | Play and Park Structures |
| Firms | Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala. (manufacturer); Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 150 |
| Model numbers | 71717, 71718 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from May 2014 through February 2018 for about $8,000. |
Description
This recall involves three models of Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides. The molded plastic playground slides were sold in multiple colors and have three single bedways and an eight-foot deck. They are age rated 5-12. The Play and Park Structures logo and the age rating are printed on a label located on the upper part of the outside perimeter of the playground structure. Model numbers 71717 (triple slide with spiral), 71718 (triple slide hood cascade) and 71732 (triple entrance cascade with square deck) are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the sales invoice.
Hazard
A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Play and Park Structures has received one report of a gap between the rails that poses an entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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