American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-09). Hazards: lead, non compliance. Models: 1821. About 90,000 units in the US and 1,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09267 |
| Published | 2009-07-09 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Balls |
| Products | DesignWare Sport Balls |
| Firm named in the title | American Greetings Corp. |
| Firms | American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 90,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,900 |
| Model numbers | 1821 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50. |
Description
This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.
Hazard
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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