CPSC2003-02-20
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
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Hazard
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product.
Sold at
Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury.
Products
"Fun Buckets"
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Playnation at (770) 792-9300 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playset.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Playnation-Play-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Fun-Buckets-on-Backyard-Play-Sets-Don't want to check this manually?
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