Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 07115 · announced February 27, 2007 · Sportcraft · 2,600 units affected
The product
The recall involves large, inflatable bounce houses inside which children can jump and play. The recall includes the following models: "Castle Kingdom," "Jump 'N' Kingdom," and "Bounce 'N' Playhouse." The bounce houses are inflated by a yellow, horizontal fan. The fan's model number, FJ4-330C or FJ4-330C2, is printed on a silver sticker on the fan's housing. Bounce houses with an "N" at the end of either model number on the fan are not included in this recall. The Castle Kingdom and Jump 'N' Kingdom are approximately 10 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8 feet high. The Bounce 'N' Playhouse is about 8 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 9 feet high.
The hazard
The fan and the plastic housing surrounding the fan can break apart during use of the inflatable bounce house, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bounce houses. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sportcraft has received three reports of the fan unit breaking apart during use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Academy Sports and Outdoors and Sport Chalet stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for between $200 and $300.
Consumer contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.