CPSC recall 10-722, announced February 25, 2010, covers Sportime BigBox Hockey Sets (about 580 units). The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 388-3224, or go to www.schoolspecialty.com.
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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?
This recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards, measuring 6' long by 10" tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. The boards can be assembled together to create a contained playing area for children's floor hockey.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sportime
- Recall number
- 10-722
- Units
- About 580
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sportime's catalog and online at www.sportime.com from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $147 and $269.
- Importer
- Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
BigBox Hockey Sets
CPSC product type: Games
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialty.com
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