CPSC recall 17-718, announced December 7, 2016, covers Horizon Industries Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide (about 1,300 units). The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact Playworld for a free replacement slide and free installation. Recall contact: call 800-233-8404, go to playworld.com, or email info@playworld.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Playworld is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds, including two children who have suffered finger amputations.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Horizon Industries
- Manufacturer
- Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 17-718
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from November 2000 through October 2016 for between $1,500 through $4,000.
- Distributor
- Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.
Recall contact information
Playworld at 800-233-8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@playworld.com or online at https://playworld.com/ and click on "Slide Recall Safety Information" for more information.
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