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American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Sport Balls
Name of Product:
DesignWare Sport Balls
Hazard:

The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 09, 2009
Units:

About 90,000 packages in the United States and 1,900 in Canada

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americangreetings.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.
Importer(s):

American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-267

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