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Golfer’s Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Recall Date:
February 10, 2009

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2009
Release #09-122

Firms' Recall Hotlines: (866) 677-4771 or (866) 465-3655

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Golfer's Billiard Games

Units: About 2,300

Distributor/Retailer: Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Golf Galaxy Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Manufacturer: Golf Gifts and Gallery, of Powers Lake, Wisc.

Hazard: Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description and Models: The recalled golfer's billiard game includes 15 golf balls (with exterior paint and design to resemble a billiard ball) and six putting cups. The recall involves the Acuity Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #AC302, and the Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #302. The name and style number are located on the product's packaging.

Sold at: The Acuity model was sold at Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its Web site from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the retailer of purchase.
Dick's Sporting Goods: call (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dickssportinggoods.com
Golf Galaxy: call (866) 465-3655 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.golfgalaxy.com

Picture of Recalled Acuity Golfer's Billiard

Picture of Recalled Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game

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Golfer’s Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Golf Galaxy Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., are voluntarily recalling about 2,300 Golfer's Billiard Games. Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
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