Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced December 7, 2016 CPSC #17718

Quick answer

Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #17718, announced on December 7, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Horizon Industries, Playworld Systems Inc..

Hazard

The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides.

Affected products

Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide

Recalled brands

Horizon Industries, Playworld Systems Inc.

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.

Recall date

December 7, 2016

Categories

Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17718?

CPSC recall #17718 covers Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 7, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides.

What is the remedy for recall #17718?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17718 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Playworld-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Playground-Slides. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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