Playworld Lightning Slide Recall: Amputation Hazard from Cracked Welds
Playworld recalls stainless steel Lightning Slides due to weld cracks that can cause finger amputations. Stop using immediately and contact Playworld for a free replacement.
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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.
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What happened, in plain English
Playworld is recalling stainless steel Lightning Slide playground slides because the welds connecting the slide bedway to the sidewalls can crack and separate. This defect creates a gap where a child's fingers can become caught, posing a serious amputation hazard. Consumers who purchased these slides directly should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3984-playworld-lightning-slide-recall-amputation-hazard-from-cracked-welds.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3984-playworld-lightning-slide-recall-amputation-hazard-from-cracked-welds · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7924
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“Playworld Lightning Slide Recall: Amputation Hazard from Cracked Welds.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3984-playworld-lightning-slide-recall-amputation-hazard-from-cracked-welds. Based on CPSC recall #7924 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Playworld-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Playground-Slides).
Why it’s dangerous
The continuous welds attaching the bedway to the sidewalls can crack over time. When this happens, a space opens up where a child's fingers can get caught, leading to potential amputation injuries.
Who’s affected
This recall affects parks, schools, and municipalities that purchased the slides from independent distributors between November 2000 and October 2016. Children using the slide are at risk of serious injury if the welds fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for stainless steel slides with single or double bedways and continuous welds running from top to bottom on both sides. There are no identifying marks on the slides themselves. The product was sold through independent distributors to parks, schools, and municipalities for between $1,500 and $4,000.
- Brand
Playworld- Product
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Do not allow children to use the slide until it is replaced or secured.
Contact Playworld
Call 800-233-8404 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri) or visit https://playworld.com/ and click on "Slide Recall Safety Information".
Install Temporary Barrier
A temporary barrier will be shipped to prevent children from using the slide before the replacement arrives.
Receive Free Replacement
Playworld will provide a free replacement slide and free installation.
What CPSC says to 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.
Questions people ask
Has anyone been injured by this product?
Yes, Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
Contact Playworld
We’ve drafted a message you can send Playworld to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7924 — Playworld Lightning Slide Recall: Amputation Hazard from Cracked Welds Hello, I own a Playworld Lightning Slide Recall: Amputation Hazard from Cracked Welds that is covered by recall 7924 from Playworld. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #7924 (December 7, 2016)
- 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.