CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
The hazard
The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
Incidents reported: There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.
What to do now
Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.
Contact: Contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The slides were sold as single and double stainless steel slides measuring 36 to 72 inches high. Playworld Systems manufactured the slides. Playworld Systems' plastic slides are not included in this recall alert.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC