CPSC recall 09-705, announced October 8, 2008, covers Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders (about 500 units). Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Recall contact: call (866) 890-2211, or email customerservice@backyard-play.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves outdoor play set gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 09-705
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Backyard Buildings and More and Lowe's stores nationwide, and online at Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through July 2008 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.
Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders
CPSC product type: Swings/Gliders
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or email the firm at customerservice@backyard-play.com
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