CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2003
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets
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…
Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga. recalled This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 1….
CPSC, Playnation Play Systems Announce Recall of "Fun Buckets" on Backyard Play Sets was recalled by Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga. in February 20, 2003. Reason: As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled …. Remedy: Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store whe…. Verify recall #03084 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-ft free- hanging rope can become entangled ….
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- agency class
- February 20, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03084 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03084 |
| Date reported | February 20, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or a credit t…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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