CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-10-26 · 01501
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01501
Date
2000-10-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Public playground stainless steel slides
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks and playgrounds, from January 2000 through September 2000, for between $1,500 and $4,000.
Description
The slides were sold as single and double stainless steel slides measuring 36 to 72 inches high. Playworld Systems manufactured the slides. Playworld Systems' plastic slides are not included in this recall alert.