Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
CPSC recall 10722 · announced February 25, 2010 · Sportime · 580 units affected
The product
This recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards, measuring 6' long by 10" tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. The boards can be assembled together to create a contained playing area for children's floor hockey.
The hazard
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Sportime's catalog and online at www.sportime.com from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $147 and $269.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialty.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.