Inflatable Bounce Houses

DATE: February 27, 2007

CATEGORY: Playground Equipment

COMPANY/BRAND: Sportcraft

THE DANGER: The fan and the plastic surrounding the fan can break apart while the bounce house is being used, posing a risk of injury to children.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 2,600 large, inflatable bounce houses inside which children can jump and play. The recall includes the following models:

• Castle Kingdom
• Jump 'N' Kingdom
• Bounce 'N' Playhouse

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 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.

SOLD AT: Academy Sports and Outdoors and Sport Chalet stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for between $200 and $300.

WHAT TO DO: Stop using the recalled bounce houses immediately and contact Sportcraft to receive a free replacement fan. For more information, contact Sportcraft at (800) 511-0675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.sportcraft.com.