You may have picked a backyard playset so your child could enjoy a little outdoor play close to home. But this playset recall is a reminder that a gap that looks harmless can become a trap if a child’s body can pass through and their head cannot.

Quick Review

• Models: Arlopu KT-CS17 and LY-31.
• Where sold: Amazon.com and Walmart.com from April 2023 through August 2026 for $90 to $130.
• What to do: Stop using the playset immediately, store it away from children, and contact Arlopu for a free repair kit.
• Recall: Announced November 5, 2026, as CPSC recall number 27-066.

What Was Recalled And Why It Is Dangerous

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 10,318 Arlopu plastic slide playsets. The affected models are KT-CS17 and LY-31. The indoor or outdoor sets include a slide and basketball hoop and were sold in tan, red, blue, yellow, gray, and green. See the CPSC recall notice for product details and photographs.

The notice says the playsets have multiple openings where a child’s torso can fit through, but the head cannot. This can cause head and neck entrapment, with a risk of serious injury or death. On model KT-CS17, the basketball net can also come unhooked from the rim and form a loop large enough for a child’s head, creating entanglement and strangulation hazards.

Arlopu reported one entrapment incident involving abrasions on a child’s neck. The CPSC notice does not report a death.

The product photo is from the CPSC recall notice. Check the model label on your own playset to identify it.

How Head Entrapment Works

The key safety rule is simple: if a child’s torso can pass through an opening but their head cannot, the opening may trap them. A child who slips or leans into that space may not be able to pull back out safely.

The CPSC’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook identifies openings greater than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches as potential head-entrapment hazards. That range matters because a child’s body may fit through while the head does not.

Openings greater than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches can trap a child’s head when the body slips through but the head cannot.

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The measurement is a useful warning sign, not a substitute for checking the shape and design of the opening or following a recall notice. Fully enclosed openings, such as portholes and spaces in tube slides, can also conceal entrapment hazards. Don’t assume an opening is safe just because it looks smooth or is part of a molded plastic structure.

How To Check Your Playset For Risky Openings And Loops

Set aside a few minutes to look over your equipment when children are not playing on it. Inspect openings and hanging parts from different angles, including the areas children can reach while climbing or sliding.

An inspection can help you spot openings and hanging loops that need attention.

Check these areas:

• Panel gaps and enclosed openings: Look between molded panels, around portholes, under platforms, and through tube-slide sections. Pay particular attention to spaces where a child might put their head or shoulders.
• Ladders, rails, and climbing areas: Check gaps between rungs, posts, and guardrails. The CPSC Public Playground Safety Checklist also recommends checking spaces in guardrails and between ladder rungs. It is written for public playgrounds, but offers a helpful inspection prompt.
• Nets, cords, and drawstrings: Check basketball nets, ropes, cords, and anything that could hang or form a loop. Remove loose or detached items and keep jump ropes, pet leashes, and other loop-forming materials off the playset.
• The slide entrance and nearby hardware: Look for gaps, open hooks, protruding parts, or damage that could catch clothing or create an entanglement hazard.

If you find a concerning opening, loop, loose part, or damage, keep children away from that equipment while you check the manufacturer’s instructions or seek appropriate guidance. For a recalled product, follow the recall remedy rather than trying an improvised fix.

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Playset Recall Remedy: What To Do If You Own One

Follow the CPSC recall instructions carefully:

1. Stop use immediately. Store the playset away from children while you arrange the repair.
2. Confirm the model number. On KT-CS17, look for the label under the elevated platform. On LY-31, check the label on the upper back panel behind the slide.
3. Contact Arlopu for the free repair kit. Call 800-657-9218 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; email arlopu_support@163.com; or visit arlopu.com and click “Recall Information.”
4. Send the requested photo. Arlopu asks consumers to email a photo of the product showing its model number. The kit includes redesigned panels, basketball hoops, and installation instructions.
5. Complete the repair and handle removed parts as directed. After the repair, write “RECALLED” on removed components with permanent marker and dispose of them.

The remedy is a free repair kit, not a direction to keep using the playset while you wait. Keep the set out of children’s reach until the repair is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can My Child Keep Using It Until The Repair Kit Arrives?

No. The CPSC says to stop using the recalled playset immediately and store it away from children. Wait until the repair is complete before allowing use.

Where Do I Find The Model Number?

For KT-CS17, look under the elevated platform. For LY-31, check the upper back panel behind the slide. The CPSC recall notice includes product photos to help you compare.

What If I Bought It Secondhand?

The recall applies to the listed models, not only to the original buyer. Check the model label and, if it matches, stop use and contact Arlopu about the repair kit.

How Do I Check Other Openings On My Playset?

Inspect panel gaps, enclosed openings, ladder rungs, and guardrails. Use the CPSC’s 3.5-to-9-inch guidance as a warning range, while remembering that shape and design matter too. Check for hanging nets, cords, or anything that could form a loop.

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Author: Janice Robinson-Celeste

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