CPSC recall 10-095, announced December 30, 2009, covers Kendamaspot Wooden Skill Ball Toys (about 300 units). The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball. Recall contact: call (866) 903-7795, or go to www.kendamaspot.com.
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A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kendamaspot
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-095
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Kendamaspot's Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.
- Distributor
- Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Wash.
Wooden Skill Ball Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Balls
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kendamaspot.com
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