CPSC2016-12-07
Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa
Hazard
The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact Playworld for a free replacement slide and free installation. A temporary barrier will be shipped to consumers prior to shipment of a replacement slide to prevent children from using the slide. Playworld is contacting consumers who purchased the slides directly.
Sold at
Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from November 2000 through October 2016 for between $1,500 through $4,000.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide
Consumer contact
Playworld at 800-233-8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@playworld.com or online at https://playworld.com/ and click on "Slide Recall Safety Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Playworld-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Playground-SlidesDon't want to check this manually?
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