CPSC recall 09-737, announced April 22, 2009, covers Floteks Playground Equipment (about 540 units). The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the playground immediately if the painted parts have chipped off. Recall contact: call (800) 727-8180, go to www.sportsplayinc.com, or email customerservice@sportsplayinc.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Floteks
- Manufacturer
- Floteks, of Turkey
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 09-737
- Units
- About 540
- Manufactured in
- Turkey
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized SportsPlay dealers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2007 for between $1,300 and $5,500.
- Distributor
- SportsPlay Equipment Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Playground Equipment
CPSC product type: Playground Items
Recall contact information
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
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