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Product recall · CPSCApril 30, 2010Highest risk
Sportime Sports Balls
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a 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 products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 anytime, visit the firm's website at www.schoolspecialty.com, or email the firm at CustomerCare@schoolspecialty.com
The product
The recall involves the following SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls. The TechnoSkin Foam Balls measure between 2 ¾ and 8 ¼ inches in diameter. The Sportime TechStitched Soccer Ball is a standard size soccer ball.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- April 30, 2010
- Brand
- Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sportime's catalog and on the firm's website www.schoolspecialty.com from December 2006 through August 2009 for between $28 and $110 per set.
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: “Sportime Recalls Sports 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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