CRITICALRecall Data: November 4, 2021

Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer, Captain's Fort and Fort Highlander Outdoor Playsets

Backyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Michigan

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Recalled Turbo Racer Playset

Recalled Turbo Racer Playset

Recalled Cloud Racer Playset

Recalled Cloud Racer Playset

Recalled Captain's Fort Playset

Recalled Captain's Fort Playset

Recalled Fort Highlander Playset

Recalled Fort Highlander Playset

Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)

The wooden parts used to reinforce and create a decorative gable design on the wooden roof pose an entrapment hazard to children. Children can become trapped in the gap between the lower part of the roof structure and the bottom of the gable decoration.

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What should I do? (Remedy)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playsets and contact Backyard Play Systems for a free repair kit which includes replacement wood parts, hardware and instructions. If a consumer is unable or does not want to do the repair themselves, Backyard will send a representative to perform the repair for them at no charge. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact

Backyard Play Systems toll-free at 866-890-2211 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], online at www.backyardproducts.com and click on Safety for more information, or www.backyardproducts.com/safety.

Product Description

This recall involves Backyard Play Systems outdoor playsets with a wooden roof. The wooden roof is included with home play equipment marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems (models Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer) and Gorilla Playsets (models Captain's Fort, Fort Highlander). The playsets include a solid wood roof with a lookout window, slides, swings, a rock-climbing wall and other play features.

Where was it sold?

Online at Costco.com from March 2019 through May 2021 (Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer) and online at Lowes.com from December 2020 through May 2021 (Captain's Fort, Fort Highlander) for about $1,000.

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Quick Facts

Recall Number

22706

Impacted Units

About 5,100 (in addition, about 200 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Did you buy this?

Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.

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