CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
CPSC recall 03084 · announced February 20, 2003 · Playnation Play Systems Of Kennesaw, Ga · 1,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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 to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.