CPSCGeneral Alert
Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: April 30, 2010Recall ID: 10734Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Sportime-Recalls-Sports-Balls-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/58dac9f9331d4e3ea3e2e64436681693.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/691724b521804b1787b2d98c0572e2b9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | TechStitched™ SOCCER BALLS, Set of 6 (Standard Size 4) |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls |
| Products › Type | Toy Balls |
| Products › Category I D | 2183 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 421 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Sportime, of Norcross, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10734 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |