Playground Equipment
CPSC Recall #09-737 — April 21, 2009
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-737 |
| Recall Date | April 21, 2009 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 540 |
| Manufacturer | Floteks, of Turkey |
| Manufactured In | Turkey |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized SportsPlay dealers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2007 for between $1 |
| 300 and $5 |
| 500. |
Product
Playground Equipment
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 NameModel NumberPart at IssueTot Town Fun Center 1902-813Red handrailsTot Town Fun Center 3902-815Green handrailsTot Town Fun Center 5902-817Green handrailsTot Town Fun Center 6902-818Red handrailsTot Town Castle Fun Center 1902-863Red handrailsTot Town Castle Fun Center 3902-865Red handrailsTot Town Castle Fun Center 5902-867Red handrailsTot Town Castle Fun Center 6902-868Red handrailsTea Cup Merry Go Round902-788Whole unit8' Web Climber902-771Red polesRope Wall902-772Red frameFour Panel Circular Aztec Climber902-762Red polesFour Panel Aztec Climber902-763Yellow poleThree Panel Aztec Climber902-764Yellow pole
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.