CPSC2010-04-30
Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Sold at
Sportime's catalog and on the firm's website www.schoolspecialty.com from December 2006 through August 2009 for between $28 and $110 per set.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 anytime, visit the firm's website at www.schoolspecialty.com, or email the firm at CustomerCare@schoolspecialty.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Sportime-Recalls-Sports-Balls-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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