BSN SPORTS Recalls Rubber Critter Toys Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-29). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 31,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18763 |
| Published | 2018-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-29 |
| Products | Rubber critter toys |
| Firm named in the title | BSN SPORTS |
| Firms | BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas (importer); BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 31,200 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | BSN SPORTS and US Games catalogs, and online at www.amazon.com, www.athleticconnection.com, www.bsnsports.com, www.esportsonline.com and www.usgames.com from February 2017 through June 2018 for about $10 for an individual rubber critter and up to $145 for a set. |
Description
This recall involves all rubber critter toys sold in various colors and animal shapes including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins and cows. The toys are primarily used to play physical education tossing games. They were sold individually and in sets ranging from two to 24 rubber critters.
Hazard
The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. BSN SPORTS is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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