If a plastic slide and basketball hoop set is sitting in your backyard or playroom, check the model number today. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on Nov. 5, 2026 of about 10,318 Arlopu slide playsets because of head and neck hazards for children.
The recalled sets were sold on Amazon.com and Walmart.com, so many families bought them without ever seeing the box in a store.
The recall is listed on the CPSC website as recall 27-066. Read the original here.
Openings That Fit A Child’s Torso But Not The Head
The CPSC says the playsets have multiple openings that can let a child’s torso through but not the head. That creates a head and neck entrapment risk, which can cause serious injury or death.
Parents know how kids climb. A child might slip feet first through a gap, only to find the head stuck behind.
A Basketball Net That Can Form A Loop
There is a second problem on one model. On the KT-CS17, the basketball net can unhook from the rim and form a loop large enough for a child’s head, which creates entanglement and strangulation risks.
The recall covers two models, the KT-CS17 and the LY-31. Both are plastic sets for indoor or outdoor use that include a slide and a basketball hoop, and they came in tan, red, blue, yellow, gray and green.
One Child Already Came Away With Abrasions On The Neck
Arlopu has received one report of an entrapment involving these playsets. The child suffered abrasions on the neck.
No further incidents are listed in the recall notice, but the CPSC says the risk is serious enough that families should act right away.
How Much They Cost And Where They Were Sold
The playsets were sold from April 2023 through August 2026 for about $90 to $130. They are made in China, and the recalling company is Arlopu.
That is a long window, which means a set bought for a birthday or last Christmas could be among them. Gifts and hand-me-downs count, too.
How To Find Your Model Number
On the KT-CS17, look for a label on the underside of the elevated platform. On the LY-31, it is on a label on the upper back panel behind the slide.
If you cannot find a label, take a picture of the whole set and compare it with the colors and design in the recall notice.
What The CPSC Says To Do
Stop using the playset right away and keep it away from children. Do not wait for the repair kit before you move it out of reach.
The remedy is a free repair. The kit includes redesigned panels, basketball hoops and installation instructions.
To get one, email a photo showing the model number to [email protected], and Arlopu will mail the kit directly. You can also call toll-free at 800-657-9218, between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit arlopu.com and look for “Recall Information.”
After you have installed the new parts, mark the old components “RECALLED” with a permanent marker and then dispose of them, so nobody else picks them up.
Safety Habits Worth Keeping For Every Playset
A recall like this one is a good prompt to look at everything else the kids climb on. Take a few minutes this weekend to go over each item.
Check for gaps and openings where a head could get stuck.The recall describes exactly this hazard, a gap that a child’s body can pass through but the head cannot, so it is worth testing any gaps in other equipment with a careful eye.
Look for loose cords, nets or ropes on any play equipment. Anything that can form a loop deserves a second look.
Make sure the playset is on a stable, level spot, and keep an eye out for cracks in the plastic after a summer in the sun.
Sign up for recall alerts at CPSC.gov so that the next notice comes straight to your inbox. Parents and grandparents who buy gifts online can also check the recall list before ordering, since a bargain slide is no bargain if it is unsafe.
If you gave one of these playsets to a grandchild or a neighbor, pass the word along. A quick phone call could prevent a frightening afternoon.
Why Online Bargains Need A Second Look
Playsets like this one are often bought online from sellers parents have never heard of. The price can look wonderful next to a big-box store, and the pictures show smiling kids on bright slides.
That does not mean every online set is risky, but it does mean the buyer has to do a little homework. Look for safety information in the listing, read reviews that mention gaps or loose parts, and check the CPSC recall list now and then.
If your child is hurt or nearly hurt by a product, you can report it to the CPSC through its website, SaferProducts.gov. Those reports help the agency spot problems before more families are affected.
A Quick Weekend Checklist
Pull the slide away from the wall so you can see the back and underside. Look for the model label, take a photo of it and keep that photo in your phone in case you need it again.
Walk the kids through the rules while you are at it. No hanging from nets or hoops, no climbing up the slide, and no going down head first on a set that has not been checked.
It takes about fifteen minutes, and it is the kind of small chore that can matter a great deal later.
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