Sportime · Recalled
Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $28–$110
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Toy Balls
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 30 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
