Sky Wheels
CPSC Recall #23-776 — July 27, 2023
Product
Sky Wheels
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.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 3,500
Sold At
Sold to McDonalds, YMCA, Lifetime Fitness, Burger King, Crunch Fitness, LTF Club Organizations and other fitness and recreational play areas for use by children from June 2009 through July 2022 for about $624.
Manufacturer
Soft Play LLC, of Huntersville, North Carolina
Manufactured In
United States