GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-23). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11745 |
| Published | 2011-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets |
| Firm named in the title | GAMMA Sports |
| Firms | GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15. |
Description
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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