GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 11745 · announced June 23, 2011 · Gamma Sports · 2,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."
The hazard
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.