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Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach investigation

Filed
March 18, 2025
Regulator
Maryland AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Monitoring

What the filing confirms

  • Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery reported the incident to the Maryland Attorney General.
  • Information involved: Full Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Purchase and Order History, Payment Card Information, Account Password or Credentials, Warranty and Registration Details.

Still unknown

  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Read the filing at the source

Investigation notes

Leisure Time Products, LLC, doing business as Backyard Discovery, is a prominent manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer specializing in residential outdoor wooden swing sets, playsets, pergolas, gazebos, and patio structures. Because the company operates heavily in e-commerce, fulfillment, and direct home installation services, it routinely collects, processes, and stores vast quantities of sensitive consumer and employee data. To facilitate online orders, warranty registrations, custom backyard installations, and payroll operations, Backyard Discovery holds extensive personally identifiable information, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking lucrative consumer databases.

In 2025, Leisure Time Products, LLC reported a significant data security incident to the Office of the Attorney General for Maryland. While the precise mechanics of the breach are still being fully uncovered, security incidents affecting major e-commerce and retail manufacturing companies typically involve sophisticated cyberattacks such as unauthorized access to backend customer management systems, credential stuffing, or third-party vendor compromises within the digital supply chain. These intrusions often exploit vulnerabilities in e-commerce platforms or administrative networks, allowing malicious actors to dwell undetected and siphon off sensitive records before security teams can intervene.

The data compromised in the Backyard Discovery security incident reportedly includes sensitive consumer details such as full names, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, purchase and order histories, and potentially financial or payment card information. Exposure of this nature creates immediate, severe risks for affected individuals. Cybercriminals frequently weaponize stolen purchase records and contact details to conduct highly targeted phishing scams, impersonate the company or financial institutions, and orchestrate credential-stuffing attacks across other online portals where consumers reuse passwords. Furthermore, the exposure of financial details opens victims up to unauthorized credit card charges, bank account takeovers, and enduring risks of identity theft that can take years to remediate.

As a commercial enterprise handling sensitive consumer and employee data within Maryland, Leisure Time Products, LLC is bound by state and federal regulations, including the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (MPIPA) and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. These legal frameworks mandate that companies implement robust, reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect private information from unauthorized access and exfiltration. The occurrence of a widespread data breach strongly suggests a potential failure in these legal obligations, indicating that the company may have lacked adequate network monitoring, encryption standards, or vulnerability management protocols necessary to fend off modern cyber threats.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery is a formal admission that your private information was compromised due to inadequate corporate cybersecurity practices. Legally, the receipt of this notice establishes your standing to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the company accountable for failing to safeguard your data. You do not need to prove that you have already suffered actual financial loss or identity theft to join a class action; the increased risk of future harm and the invasion of privacy are sufficient grounds for legal action. Our firm handles these complex data privacy cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket, and we only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Maryland.

Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach questions

How many people were affected by the Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Purchase and Order History, Payment Card Information, Account Password or Credentials, Warranty and Registration Details. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Is the Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery in the mail matches the breach Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Because financial or account details are listed in this filing, watch your bank and card statements closely as well. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
Is there a Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Where can I see the official Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery breach notice?
Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery's report is published by the Maryland Attorney General: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/Pages/security-breach-notices.aspx#ITU-376564 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
Do I need a Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Leisure Time Products, LLC d/b/a Backyard Discovery settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Mailing Address, Email Address as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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