CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Strangulation
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets, from February 1998 through February 2003, for about $25.
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.
Manufacturer
Playnation Play Systems
Recall Number
03084
Product Information
Product Name
Playnation Play Systems Fun Buckets
Product Type
Playground Items
Manufacturer Name
Playnation Play Systems