Play and Park Structures Recalls Playground Slides Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18743 · May 16, 2018 · Play and Park Structures
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18743
- Date
- May 16, 2018
- Company
- Play and Park Structures
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- Playground SuperMax Triple Slides
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
This recall involves three models of Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides. The molded plastic playground slides were sold in multiple colors and have three single bedways and an eight-foot deck. They are age rated 5-12. The Play and Park Structures logo and the age rating are printed on a label located on the upper part of the outside perimeter of the playground structure. Model numbers 71717 (triple slide with spiral), 71718 (triple slide hood cascade) and 71732 (triple entrance cascade with square deck) are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the sales invoice.
What can happen
A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Play and Park Structures has received one report of a gap between the rails that poses an entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from May 2014 through February 2018 for about $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled playground supermax triple slides?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young 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.