CPSC2011-06-23
GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Hazard
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
Sold at
Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Consumer contact
For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/GAMMA-Sports-Recalls-Childrens-Tennis-Racquets-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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