CPSCGeneral Alert
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Ne...
Published: October 8, 2008Recall ID: 09705Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Outdoor-Playset-Gliders-Recalled-by-Backyard-Play-Systems-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Assembly-Instructions-Provided |
| Title | Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/36299c9a07564987aa9300f64cd93833.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Playset Glider |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders |
| Products › Type | Swings/Gliders |
| Products › Category I D | 2163 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 5891 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 09705 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |