Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders

Date of Recall

2008-10-08

CPSC Release Number

09-705

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 500

Distributor

Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.

Sold By

Backyard Buildings and More and Lowe’s stores nationwide, and online at Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through July 2008 for about $100.

Problem/Hazard

Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Injuries/Incidents

Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves outdoor play set 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 Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at BackyardBuildings.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]

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