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Product Recall
Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Lightning Slide- single bedway slide
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide
Recall Date: December 7th, 2016
Units: About 1,300
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Repair
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.
Description
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.
Images:
Lightning Slide- single bedway slide
Double Lightning Slide
Arrow points to broken weld between bedway and sidewall.
Consumer Contact:
Playworld at 800-233-8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at https://playworld.com/ and click on “Slide Recall Safety Information” for more information.Injuries:
Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
Manufacturers:
Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa
Retailers:
Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from November 2000 through October 2016 for between $1,500 through $4,000.
Distributors:
Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
