Product Recall Number: 01-501
Why was Public playground stainless steel slides recalled?
The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
Product Recall Number: 01-501
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-10-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Public playground stainless steel slides
Description: PRODUCT: Playground Slides - Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa., is recalling 55 public playground stainless steel slides. The slides were sold as single and double stainless steel slides measuring 36 to 72 inches high. Playworld Systems manufactured and sold the slides from January 2000 through September 2000 for between $1,500 and $4,000. Playworld Systems' plastic slides are not included in this recall alert. PROBLEM: The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child. WHAT TO DO: Contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a new slide. Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks and playgrounds and has contacted all known purchasers by telephone and has also sent notices by mail.
Hazard Description: The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 55
Incidents: There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.
Remedy: Contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a new slide.
Sold At: Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks and playgrounds from January 2000 through September 2000 for between $1,500 and $4,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed