Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-16 · 12109
Hazards
The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides on the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.
Recall
Number
12109
Date
2012-02-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Slalom Glider
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.
Retailer(s)
To schools and other facilities with playground equipment nationwide between January 2006 and December 2011 for about $2300.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The Slalom Glider is a distinctive 6-foot high playground slide that is curved in shape and made from molded plastic. It includes an arched, tubular steel access ladder. The recalled product comes as a stand-alone slide or as an attachment to other playground equipment. The recalled products have model numbers 156456 and 172627 and were sold in combinations of colors, including red, blue, tan, green, granite and white.