Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Recall 09705 · Oct 8, 2008 · Backyard Play Systems LLC
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09705
- Date
- Oct 8, 2008
- Company
- Backyard Play Systems LLC
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders
- Product type
- Swings/Gliders
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heartland/ yardline/ backyard play systems outdoor playset gliders?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.