CPSC2013-12-11
Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes Due to Laceration Hazard
Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.Y.
Hazard
The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receive a free repair kit for the port hole windows.
Sold at
Toys R Us and other stores nationwide, and online at toysrus.com from February 2008 through August 2013 for between $1,300 and $1,800 as part of a play system, or between $275 and $370 for the slide only.
Affected count
About 10,800 in the U.S. and 9,900 in Canada
Injuries reported
Solowave has received 23 reports of minor injuries to children, including cuts and scrapes, from contact with broken port holes.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Tornado brand home playground tube slides with port holes
Consumer contact
Solowave toll-free at (866) 678-0376 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.solowavedesign.com and click on Important Safety Notice for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Solowave-Recalls-Home-Playground-Tube-Slides-with-Port-HolesDon't want to check this manually?
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