CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
Why was CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun recalled?
As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck. This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit toward another product. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Playnation at (770) 792-9300 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.playset.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Fun Buckets
- Company
- Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 1,400
- Sold at
- Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
- Recall date
- February 20, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 14-inch-deep buckets are either yellow or green vinyl and have a black nylon strap attached to the rope. The "Fun Bucket" was sold with a heavy wood bracket to attach it to the roof of a play set fort.