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Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls
  • Recalled TechStitched™ SOCCER BALLS, Set of 6 (Standard Size 4)
Name of Product:
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Hazard:

Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 30, 2010
Units:

About 1,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

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.
Importer(s):

Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-734

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