Recall for Moms

Product Recall Information for Moms

Recall Alert

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

April 22, 2009
Alert #09-737

SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Product Involved: Playground Equipment

Units: About 540

Distributor: SportsPlay Equipment Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

Manufacturer: Floteks, of Turkey

Hazard: The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves the Tot Town Fun Center, Tot Town Castle Fun Center, Tea Cup Merry Go Round, 8' Web Climber, Rope Wall, Four Panel Circular Aztec Climber and Three Panel Aztec Climber.

Model Name Model Number Part at Issue
Tot Town Fun Center 1 902-813 Red handrails
Tot Town Fun Center 3 902-815 Green handrails
Tot Town Fun Center 5 902-817 Green handrails
Tot Town Fun Center 6 902-818 Red handrails
Tot Town Castle Fun Center 1 902-863 Red handrails
Tot Town Castle Fun Center 3 902-865 Red handrails
Tot Town Castle Fun Center 5 902-867 Red handrails
Tot Town Castle Fun Center 6 902-868 Red handrails
Tea Cup Merry Go Round 902-788 Whole unit
8' Web Climber 902-771 Red poles
Rope Wall 902-772 Red frame
Four Panel Circular Aztec Climber 902-762 Red poles
Four Panel Aztec Climber 902-763 Yellow pole
Three Panel Aztec Climber 902-764 Yellow pole

Sold by: Authorized SportsPlay dealers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2007 for between $1,300 and $5,500.

Manufactured in: Turkey

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the playground immediately if the painted parts have chipped off. Consumers with the recalled playgrounds have been directly contacted regarding this recall and will receive free replacement parts.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SportsPlay at (800) 727-8180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email customerservice@sportsplayinc.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsplayinc.com



Picture of Recalled Fun Center #1
Fun Center #1

Picture of Recalled Fun Center #5
Fun Center #5

Picture of Recalled Fun Center #6
Fun Center #6


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