[Recalled] Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide — The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double… | CPSC 2016-12-07
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Recall details
| Product | Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17718 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 07 December 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides. Hazards: The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
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