American Greetings DesignWare Sport Balls
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- About 90,000 units
- No incidents reported
Brand
American Greetings recalls
4 official CPSC notices naming American Greetings, 2003–2009, across children & toys and clothing & accessories.
American Greetings recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 4
- units recalled, at least
- 349,700
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Toys & play sets (3), Clothing & outerwear (1)
- Hazards identified
- Choking
- Categories
- Children & Toys, Clothing & Accessories
- Latest notice
- July 9, 2009
- Earliest notice
- November 26, 2003
American Greetings recall model numbers
Every model number named in a American Greetings recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
1 model number
American Greetings Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses · 05-255 · 2005
American Greetings toy recalls
3 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.
American Greetings Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses
The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Choking
- About 120,000 units
- No incidents reported
Models
American Greetings DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls
The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Choking
- 17,000 units
- No incidents reported
American Greetings clothing recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a clothing.
American Greetings DesignWare® Zipper Pulls
The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Choking
- 122,700 units
- No incidents reported
American Greetings recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
American Greetings recall questions
How many American Greetings recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 4 recall notices naming American Greetings consumer products between 2003 and 2009, covering at least 349,700 units.
Has American Greetings had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming American Greetings consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced July 9, 2009 (CPSC 09-267).
What products has American Greetings recalled?
Toys & play sets (3) and clothing & outerwear (1).
What is the largest American Greetings recall?
“CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls” (CPSC 04-040), announced November 26, 2003: about 122,700 units.
How do I check if my American Greetings product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact American Greetings about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every American Greetings notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, American Greetings DesignWare Sport Balls (CPSC 09-267), call (800) 777-4891 and go to www.americangreetings.com.