Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 10734 · announced April 30, 2010 · Sportime · 1,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.