Warning
Soft Play Recalls Sky Wheels Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Injury to Children (Recall Alert)
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #23776
Soft Play Recalls Sky Wheels Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Injury to Children (Recall Alert)
Soft Play LLC, of Huntersville, North Carolina · Sky Wheels
Product Description
This recall involves Sky Wheels, which are an individual active play component manufactured for and sold to businesses. They can be incorporated into a larger indoor soft-contained play system. The Sky Wheel is comprised of a 14-inch diameter 4-spoke metal wheel attached to a downward facing milled and threaded shaft which is supported from an overhead bar within the play system framing structure.
Hazard
The Sky Wheels can become detached from the overhead rail on the play set, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to children.
Remedy
Businesses should contact Soft Play to schedule a free inspection. If needed, a repair will be made. Soft Play has contacted all known businesses/operators directly. Businesses have also been advised to communicate to customers to not use the Sky Wheel until it is inspected and, if necessary, repaired.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received a total of 15 reports of the Sky Wheel detaching from the rail of the play set including three reported injuries involving lacerations to the scalp.
411 Press Analysis
Soft Play LLC, of Huntersville, North Carolina has recalled Sky Wheels after injury reports prompted CPSC action on July 27, 2023. This recall affects about 3,500. The Sky Wheels can become detached from the overhead rail on the play set, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to children. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can schedule a free repair by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
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