Backyard Play Systems · Recalled
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
- Units
- About 1800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Swings/Gliders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.
Incident log
Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a retaining ring falling off. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems toll free at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October). Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@backyard-play.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 JUN 04 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.