American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09267 · announced July 9, 2009 · American Greetings · 90,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.