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CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides

Date: 2000-10-26
Brand: Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 55
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Description

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.

Affected Products

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.

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.

Reported Incidents

There has been one report of a severed fingertip of a 6-year-old child.

Remedy

Contact Playworld Systems to receive a new slide.

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