Reported Dec 7, 2016
Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Horizon Industries of Columbia, Pa
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide
- Amount recalled
- About 1,300
Where it was sold
Sold at Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from November 2000 through October 2016 for between $1,500 through $4,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
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