CPSC2012-02-16
Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard
Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.
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.
Sold at
To schools and other facilities with playground equipment nationwide between January 2006 and December 2011 for about $2300.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Slalom Glider
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Landscape Structures toll-free at (888) 438-6574 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.playlsi.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Childrens-Slides-Recalled-by-Landscape-Structures-due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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