CPSC recall 11-745, announced June 23, 2011, covers GAMMA Sports Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets (about 2,000 units). The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. Recall contact: call (800) 333-0337, or go to www.gammasports.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GAMMA Sports
- Manufacturer
- GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Recall number
- 11-745
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com
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