CPSC recall 03-084, announced February 20, 2003, covers Playnation Play Systems Fun Buckets (about 1,400 units). As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product. Recall contact: call (770) 792-9300, or go to www.playset.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 14-inch-deep buckets are either yellow or green vinyl and have a black nylon strap attached to the rope. The "Fun Bucket" was sold with a heavy wood bracket to attach it to the roof of a play set fort.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playnation Play Systems
- Manufacturer
- Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 03-084
- Units
- About 1,400
- Sold at / sales period
- Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
Fun Buckets
CPSC product type: Playground Items
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Playnation at (770) 792-9300 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playset.com
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