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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 10, 2009Highest risk
Golfer's Billiard Games
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact the retailer of purchase. Dick's Sporting Goods: call (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dickssportinggoods.com. Golf Galaxy: call (866) 465-3655 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.golfgalaxy.com
The product
The recalled golfer's billiard game includes 15 golf balls (with exterior paint and design to resemble a billiard ball) and six putting cups. The recall involves the Acuity Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #AC302, and the Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #302. The name and style number are located on the product's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,300
- Recall date
- February 10, 2009
- Brand
- Golf Gifts and Gallery, of Powers Lake, Wisc.
- Made or distributed by
- Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., Golf Galaxy Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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The Acuity model was sold at Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its Web site from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30
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: “Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy 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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