Soft Play Recalls Sky Wheels Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Injury to Children (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-07-27). Hazards: fall, injury. About 3,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23776 |
| Published | 2023-07-27 |
| Last updated | 2023-07-27 |
| Products | Sky Wheels |
| Firm named in the title | Soft Play |
| Firms | Soft Play LLC, of Huntersville, North Carolina (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Sold | Sold to McDonalds, YMCA, Lifetime Fitness, Burger King, Crunch Fitness, LTF Club Organizations and other fitness and recreational play areas for use by children from June 2009 through July 2022 for about $624. |
Description
This recall involves Sky Wheels, which are an individual active play component manufactured for and sold to businesses. They can be incorporated into a larger indoor soft-contained play system. The Sky Wheel is comprised of a 14-inch diameter 4-spoke metal wheel attached to a downward facing milled and threaded shaft which is supported from an overhead bar within the play system framing structure.
Hazard
The Sky Wheels can become detached from the overhead rail on the play set, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to children.
Remedy
Businesses should contact Soft Play to schedule a free inspection. If needed, a repair will be made. Soft Play has contacted all known businesses/operators directly. Businesses have also been advised to communicate to customers to not use the Sky Wheel until it is inspected and, if necessary, repaired.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received a total of 15 reports of the Sky Wheel detaching from the rail of the play set including three reported injuries involving lacerations to the scalp.
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