CPSC recall 17718
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-12-07
On 2016-12-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide by Horizon Industries, citing the weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17718 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-12-07 |
| Published | 2016-12-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Horizon Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide | The recalled slides are made of stainless steel and have both single and double bedways. There are welds on both sides of the slide attaching the bedway to the sidewalls, and the welds run continuously from the top to the bottom. There are no identifying marks on the slides.
Reason
The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Playworld-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Playground-Slides
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