CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 4, 2009

Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided

This recall involves outdoor playset gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing a free repair kit which includes replacement hardware and written instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems toll free at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October). Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@backyard-play.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Backyard Buildings and More and Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through May 2009 for about $100.
Injuries
Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a retaining ring falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
09745

Product Information

Product Name
Outdoor Playset Gliders
Product Type
Swings/Gliders
Number of Units
About 1800
Distributed By
Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 890-2211
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems toll free at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October). Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@backyard-play.com