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CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
Recalled October 26, 2000 · CPSC recall 01501 · Playworld Systems
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.
Units
55
Incidents / injuries
There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.
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.
What to do
Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.
Contact
Contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Public playground stainless steel slides
Manufacturer(s)
Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
Retailers
Playworld Systems sold these slides to schools, parks and playgrounds, from January 2000 through September 2000, for between $1,500 and $4,000.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →