Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided
Recall 09745 · Jun 4, 2009 · Backyard Play Systems LLC
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09745
- Date
- Jun 4, 2009
- Company
- Backyard Play Systems LLC
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Outdoor Playset Gliders
- Product type
- Swings/Gliders
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a retaining ring 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 May 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor playset gliders?
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.
What is the hazard?
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, 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.