Table of contents
- Latest Teeter Tunnel Recall Updates
- May 29, 2025: CPSC Announces Teeter Tunnel Recall
- Which Teeter Tunnels Are Affected?
- Why Were Teeter Tunnels Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is a Unity Teeter Tunnel?
- Can I Still Buy a Recalled Teeter Tunnel?
- Is Playworld Systems Contacting Teeter Tunnel Owners Directly?
- What If Playworld Systems Does Not Respond to My Repair Request?
- Should I Report a Teeter Tunnel Injury to the CPSC?
Playworld Systems recalled about 329 Unity Teeter Tunnels with Lexan Tops on May 29, 2025, under CPSC recall 25-303. A child who falls underneath can be struck by the plank, a serious injury and crush hazard.
The recalled part numbers are ZZXX0182, ZZXX0182S, ZZXX0192 and ZZXX0192S. This CPSC Fast Track recall is open with a repair remedy. Stop using the tunnel and contact Playworld Systems to schedule the free repair.
Playworld Systems sold the tunnels through its sales representatives and their authorized independent representatives nationwide from October 2014 through March 2025 for between $13,450 and $13,600. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the recalled tunnels.
Latest Teeter Tunnel Recall Updates
May 29, 2025: CPSC Announces Teeter Tunnel Recall
Playworld Systems and the CPSC announced recall 25-303, which covers the Lexan top models [1]. The remedy is a free repair by a certified playground installer.
Which Teeter Tunnels Are Affected?
The recall covers these Unity Teeter Tunnel part numbers, about 329 units in all:
- Part number ZZXX0182, a Unity Teeter Tunnel with Lexan Top made by Playworld Systems
- Part number ZZXX0182S, a Unity Teeter Tunnel with Lexan Top made by Playworld Systems
- Part number ZZXX0192, a Unity Teeter Tunnel with Lexan Top made by Playworld Systems
- Part number ZZXX0192S, a Unity Teeter Tunnel with Lexan Top made by Playworld Systems
The part number appears on the original purchase order and on the installation instructions. Check both documents against the list above. Tunnels with other part numbers are not named in the notice.
Why Were Teeter Tunnels Recalled?
Unity Teeter Tunnels with Lexan Tops were recalled because a child who falls underneath can be hit by the plank end, a risk of serious injury and a crush hazard. The notice names no other cause.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The firm has received two reports of children falling under the end of the seesaw plank. Playworld Systems received both reports.
One child sustained a liver laceration when the plank end landed on her abdomen. The second child suffered fractures to his right tibia and right fibula when the plank end landed on him.
The notice lists no deaths. A recall report alone does not show what caused each injury, and it names no other incidents.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you own or run a recalled Unity Teeter Tunnel:
- Stop using the recalled teeter tunnel immediately and keep it away from children [2].
- Check your part number against the list above.
- Schedule the free repair with Playworld Systems at recalls@playworld.com [3].
- Expect a certified playground installer to come to your location and repair the unit at no cost.
- Report an injury to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
Legal Options
No lawsuit over the recalled tunnels has been filed. No settlement or verdict has been announced. A recall alone does not make a company liable or decide who can bring a claim.
Schmidt & Clark reviews injury claims linked to recalled products. An individual legal review decides whether a claim may exist. If a child was hurt, keep the part number and the original purchase order.
Keep the installation instructions and photographs of the unit and the site. Keep medical records and messages with Playworld Systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Unity Teeter Tunnel?
A Unity Teeter Tunnel is a seesaw that allows multiple children to stand, sit and lie down on it and to crawl into a tunnel. Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, made the recalled versions with Lexan tops.
Can I Still Buy a Recalled Teeter Tunnel?
You cannot lawfully buy a recalled teeter tunnel from a seller. Federal law bars anyone from selling a product covered by a Commission ordered recall, or by a voluntary recall made in consultation with the CPSC.
Is Playworld Systems Contacting Teeter Tunnel Owners Directly?
Yes, Playworld Systems is contacting all known purchasers of teeter tunnels directly. You can also call it toll-free at 800-233-8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET weekdays. The company asks owners to place the tunnels out of service until the repair.
What If Playworld Systems Does Not Respond to My Repair Request?
If Playworld Systems does not respond to your repair request, CPSC says you can use its recall complaint form. Explain the situation to CPSC if you have issues with the recall remedy or think the company is non-responsive.
Should I Report a Teeter Tunnel Injury to the CPSC?
You can report a teeter tunnel injury to the CPSC by calling its hotline at 800-638-2772. You can also report it at SaferProducts.gov. Reporting does not replace the repair request to Playworld Systems.