The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09705·Announced 2008-10-08

Backyard Play Systems Recalls Outdoor Playset Gliders Due to Fall Hazard

Backyard Play Systems is recalling about 500 outdoor playset gliders because assembly instructions failed to specify tightening all lock nuts, creating a fall risk for children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Backyard Play Systems is recalling approximately 500 outdoor playset gliders sold under the Heartland, Yardline, and Backyard Play Systems brand names. These green plastic gliders were designed to hang from home play equipment and were sold at Backyard Buildings and More, Lowe's, Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through July 2008 for about $100.

The recall was issued because some gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened, which could cause the glider to detach and pose a fall hazard to children. The company has received one report of a lock nut falling off, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying customers directly and providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened. For additional information, consumers can contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders
Category
Consumer Product — Play Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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