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Play and Park SuperMax Slide Recall: Entrapment Hazard

Play and Park Structures recalls SuperMax triple slides due to a gap between rails posing an entrapment hazard. Stop use and contact manufacturer for free repair.

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What happened, in plain English

Play and Park Structures is recalling certain SuperMax triple playground slides because a gap between the rails near the slide entrance can trap young children's heads or bodies. Although no injuries have been reported, the company has received one report of this specific hazard. Consumers are advised to stop using these structures immediately until they are inspected and repaired. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3580-play-and-park-supermax-slide-recall-entrapment-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3580-play-and-park-supermax-slide-recall-entrapment-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8328

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“Play and Park SuperMax Slide Recall: Entrapment Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3580-play-and-park-supermax-slide-recall-entrapment-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8328 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Play-and-Park-Structures-Recalls-Playground-Slides-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

Why it’s dangerous

The hazard is caused by a gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide. This opening poses an entrapment hazard, meaning a child's head or body could become stuck in the gap while using the playground equipment.

Who’s affected

This recall affects purchasers of Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides sold through independent distributors to parks, schools, and municipalities between May 2014 and February 2018. Young children aged 5-12 are the primary users at risk of entrapment.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides with three single bedways and an eight-foot deck. Check the label on the upper part of the outside perimeter for the logo, age rating (5-12), and one of these model numbers: 71717, 71718, or 71732. The model number is also printed on the sales invoice.

  • Brand
    Play and Park Structures
  • Product
    Playground SuperMax Triple Slides
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using the slide

    Immediately cease use of the recalled playground slide to prevent potential entrapment injuries.

  2. Contact the manufacturer

    Call Play and Park Structures at 800-809-4181 or email service@playandpark.com to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Take action

Contact Play and Park Structures

We’ve drafted a message you can send Play and Park Structures to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 8328 — Play and Park Structures Play and Park SuperMax Slide Recall: Entrapment Hazard

Hello,

I own a Play and Park SuperMax Slide Recall: Entrapment Hazard that is covered by recall 8328 from Play and Park Structures.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8328 (May 16, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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