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SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

Reported: April 22, 2009 Initiated: April 22, 2009 #09737

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Floteks, of Turkey. Units affected: About 540.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 22, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09737.