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Product recall · CPSCJuly 9, 2009Highest risk
American Greetings Corp. Sport Balls
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What’s wrong
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americangreetings.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 90,000 packages in the United States and 1,900 in Canada
- Recall date
- July 9, 2009
- Brand
- American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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