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Product recall · CPSCApril 1, 2010Highest risk
Bauer Children's Hockey Sticks
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled sticks, shafts and blades away from children immediately and contact Bauer for a replacement or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Bauer toll-free at (888) 734-0443 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Sunday through Saturday or visit the company's Web site at www.bauer.com
The product
The following hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall: Description Pieces Countries Sold Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol. Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52." Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade. Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined. Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 ½" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 ½" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick.
Details
- Units affected
- About 67,000 in the United States and 60,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- April 1, 2010
- Brand
- Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland, N.H.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2005 through March 2010 for about $80 to $200 for sticks, $30 for blades, and $40 to $90 for shafts
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: “Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks 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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