Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove with the words "Made in Vietnam" and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Description Date Code GSP1251TG The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow wrist strap. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are stamped into the palm of the gloves. SV0910 SV1110 SV1210 SV0111 SV0311 GSP1300T The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0310 GSP1401TG The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0610 SV0910 SV1010 SV1110 SV0111 SV0311 MMX122P The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX115PWM The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX130 The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and tan wrist strap and bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A
Affected Products
Baseball and Softball Gloves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Mizuno-USA-Inc-Recalls-Baseball-and-Softball-Gloves-Due-to-Presence-of-Mold |
| Title | Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | GSP1251TG front and back |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | GSP1300T front and back |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | GSP1401TG front and back |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | MMX122P front and back |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | MMX115PWM front and back |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11271.11271f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | MMX130 front and back |
| Hazards › Name | Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Baseball and Softball Gloves |
| Products › Type | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2145 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 131,000 |
| Recall I D | 716 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2011-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove with the words "Made in Vietnam" and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Description Date Code GSP1251TG The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow wrist strap. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are stamped into the palm of the gloves. SV0910 SV1110 SV1210 SV0111 SV0311 GSP1300T The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0310 GSP1401TG The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0610 SV0910 SV1010 SV1110 SV0111 SV0311 MMX122P The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX115PWM The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX130 The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and tan wrist strap and bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A |
| Recall Number | 11271 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 966-1211 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |