CPSCGeneral Alert
Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Pai...
Published: May 27, 2008Recall ID: 08575Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves junior batting helmets with model number CFHLJR. The helmets come in yellow and orange with black accents. The model number can be found on the rear of the helmet.
Affected Products
Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Batting-Helmets-Recalled-by-Rawlings-Sporting-Goods-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d06d27c3394a425c83453de201c30daf.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Batting Helmet |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets |
| Products › Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1995 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,300 |
| Recall I D | 4597 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves junior batting helmets with model number CFHLJR. The helmets come in yellow and orange with black accents. The model number can be found on the rear of the helmet. |
| Recall Number | 08575 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Rawlings (800) 729-5464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.rawlings.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |