CPSC recall 10-245, announced May 27, 2010, covers Colleen Karis Designs All-Star Basketball Chair and Ottoman Sets (about 380 units). Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis Designs for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 278-7938, or go to www.colleenkarisdesigns.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The vinyl chair is round in shape to resemble a basketball, orange/brown in color and measures about 20 inches in diameter. "All-Star" is printed on both sides in black. "Colleen Karis Designs" is printed on a tag on the bottom of the chair. The ottoman is orange/brown in color and has a black stripe.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a tag on the bottom of the chair
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2009 through April 2010
- Where sold
- HomeGoods, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis Designs for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 278-7938, or go to www.colleenkarisdesigns.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Colleen Karis Designs
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 10-245
- Units
- About 380
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- HomeGoods stores nationwide from February 2009 through April 2010 for about $50.
- Importer
- Colleen Karis Designs LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
All-Star Basketball Chair and Ottoman Sets
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 380 units: the 113th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Time on sale
- 15 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Colleen Karis Designs toll-free at (866) 278-7938 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.colleenkarisdesigns.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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