Playnation Play Systems · Recalled
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 1,400
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 14-inch-deep buckets are either yellow or green vinyl and have a black nylon strap attached to the rope. The "Fun Bucket" was sold with a heavy wood bracket to attach it to the roof of a play set fort.
The file
- Sold at
- Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
- Product type
- Playground Items
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga.
Incident log
Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product.
For more information, consumers can contact Playnation at (770) 792-9300 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playset.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 20 2003; last revised MAY 20 2025.