Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain STIGA outdoor table tennis tables, including the XTR and XTR Pro models, may not withstand normal outdoor exposure despite being marketed as weatherproof, waterproof, rust-resistant, and designed for year-round outdoor use.
Consumers report that table surfaces develop warping, bubbling, swelling, delamination, and rust after relatively short periods of outdoor use. Some purchasers allege that warranty claims are denied even though they used the tables in the manner advertised by STIGA.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Table tops warping after one or two seasons outdoors.
- Bubbling or delamination of the composite playing surface.
- Rust developing on metal frames and hardware.
- Uneven playing surfaces affecting ball bounce.
- Damage occurring despite following assembly and storage instructions.
- Warranty claims being denied because the damage is characterized as normal wear, weather exposure, or improper maintenance.
- Paying premium prices for “all-weather” tables that allegedly cannot withstand ordinary outdoor conditions.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Outdoor table tennis tables typically cost hundreds of dollars more than indoor models because they are marketed as being specifically engineered to remain outdoors throughout changing weather conditions. Consumers purchasing these products reasonably expect them to resist rain, humidity, sunlight, and seasonal temperature changes for many years.
Some owners allege that STIGA’s outdoor tables begin deteriorating far sooner than expected, with composite playing surfaces warping or bubbling after relatively limited outdoor exposure. Once the playing surface becomes uneven, the table may no longer provide consistent ball bounce or competitive play, substantially reducing its usefulness.
Consumers further report that warranty claims are sometimes denied because weather-related deterioration is attributed to improper use or excluded conditions, even though the tables were marketed for outdoor use. If the materials used in the playing surface or frame cannot withstand the ordinary environmental exposure contemplated by the product’s marketing, purchasers may have paid a premium for durability that the product does not consistently deliver.
This investigation seeks to determine whether STIGA adequately disclosed the long-term durability of its outdoor tables and whether consumers received products that performed as advertised.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product Defect
- Consumer Protection
- False Advertising
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Breach of Implied Warranty
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- Unjust Enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased a STIGA XTR, XTR Pro, or another outdoor table tennis table.
- Your table warped, bubbled, or developed an uneven playing surface.
- Rust developed on the frame or hardware.
- The table deteriorated after normal outdoor use.
- Your warranty claim was denied.
- You incurred repair or replacement costs because of premature deterioration.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.