CPSCGeneral Alert
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Re...
Published: June 4, 2009Recall ID: 09745Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves outdoor playset 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 Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Affected Products
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-Repair-Kit-Provided |
| Title | Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7c32210aef304e49bd74b680a3ba1b4b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Playset Glider |
| Hazards › Name | The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a retaining ring falling off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Outdoor Playset Gliders |
| Products › Type | Swings/Gliders |
| Products › Category I D | 2163 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1800 |
| Recall I D | 6050 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing a free repair kit which includes replacement hardware and written instructions. |
| 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 May 2009 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves outdoor playset 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 Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems. |
| Distributors › Name | Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 09745 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems toll free at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October). Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@backyard-play.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |