Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-04-30). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10734 |
| Published | 2010-04-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Balls |
| Products | TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls |
| Firm named in the title | Sportime |
| Firms | Sportime, of Norcross, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recall involves the following SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls. The TechnoSkin Foam Balls measure between 2 ¾ and 8 ¼ inches in diameter. The Sportime TechStitched Soccer Ball is a standard size soccer ball.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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