Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2013
Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes Due to Laceration Hazard
The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
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Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y. recalled This recall involves Solowave Tornado brand home playground tube slides with port holes. … - a moderate-severity action.
Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y. in December 11, 2013. Reason: The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receiv…. Verify recall #14049 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children..
- Moderate
- severity level
- December 11, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14049 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #14049) was formally reported on December 11, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 10,800 in the U.S. and 9,900 in Canada.
The documented reason for this recall is: The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receive a free repair kit for the port hole windows. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 10,800 in the U.S. and 9,900 in Canada
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves Solowave Tornado brand home playground tube slides with port holes. The slides are green, six or seven feet long and have three or five port hole-style plastic windows in the sides. The slides were sold with Solowave's Centennial, Centennial II, Lexington, Rocky Mountain Deluxe and Sheridan play systems and were also sold separately. Solowave Design is stamped on the outside of the slides near the middle of each tube slide section.
Reason for recall
The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receive a free repair kit for the port hole windows.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14049 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 10,800 in the U.S. and 9,900 in Canada |
| 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 stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receive a free repair kit for the port hole wi…
- Check the recall number (14049) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Solowave Tornado brand home playground tube slides with port holes. The slides are green, six or seven feet long and have three or five port hole-style plastic windows in the sides. The slides were sold with Solowave's Centennial, Centennial II, Lexington, Rocky Mountain Deluxe and Sheridan play systems and were also sold separately. Solowave Design is stamped on the outside of the slides near the middle of each tube slide section.. Recalled by Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.y.. Units affected: About 10,800 in the U.S. and 9,900 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled slide immediately and contact Solowave to receive a free repair kit for the port hole windows.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14049.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (14049) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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