Playground SuperMax Triple Slides recalled over entrapment hazard

Recall date

May 16, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Play and Park Structures Recalls Playground Slides Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18743

Brand / firm

Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala.

Sold / distributed

Independent distributors to parks, schools and municipalities from May 2014 through February 2018 for about $8,000.

Why it was recalled

A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.

What was recalled

This recall involves three models of Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides. The molded plastic playground slides were sold in multiple colors and have three single bedways and an eight-foot deck. They are age rated 5-12. The Play and Park Structures logo and the age rating are printed on a label located on the upper part of the outside perimeter of the playground structure. Model numbers 71717 (triple slide with spiral), 71718 (triple slide hood cascade) and 71732 (triple entrance cascade with square deck) are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the sales invoice.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.