The Recall: Soft Play has recalled its Spider Climb Playground Climbers due to a fall hazard. The equipment was sold exclusively to 200 McDonald’s Restaurants nationwide and placed in their play areas between February 2016 and October 2018.
The Reason: The climbing platforms were placed too far apart, posing a fall hazard to children who can fall while climbing from one platform to the next.
The Numbers: There have been 37 incidents of children falling, resulting in 34 reported injuries.
The Fix: Soft Play has contacted all purchasers directly and installed additional platforms in the structures free of charge.
Recall Date: The Spider Climb was recalled Oct. 18, 2019.
Contact: Soft Play collect at 704-948-3442 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.softplay.com and click on “Recall Alert” for more information.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
