CPSC recall 10-734, announced April 30, 2010, covers TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls (about 1,000 units). Surface paints on the sports balls 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 recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product. Recall contact: call (888) 388-3224, go to www.schoolspecialty.com, or email CustomerCare@schoolspecialty.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the sports balls 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 recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sportime
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-734
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
CPSC product type: Toy Balls
Recall contact information
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
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