Playworld recalls 1,300 slides because of hazard
NEW YORK — Playworld Systems Inc. is recalling 1,300 slides that are used in school and municipal playgrounds after a defect caused two finger amputations in children.
The Lightning Slides were sold by independent distributors over the last 16 years. They are made of stainless steel and the welds on the slides can crack and separate. A child’s finger can get caught in the space.
The company said it is aware of 13 incidents of broken welds and two children who have suffered finger amputations.