CPSC recall 18-763, announced August 29, 2018, covers BSN SPORTS Rubber critter toys (about 31,200 units). The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. Recall contact: call 888-847-8816, or go to www.bsnsports.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all rubber critter toys sold in various colors and animal shapes including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins and cows. The toys are primarily used to play physical education tossing games. They were sold individually and in sets ranging from two to 24 rubber critters.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. BSN SPORTS is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BSN SPORTS
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 18-763
- Units
- About 31,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BSN SPORTS and US Games catalogs, and online at www.amazon.com, www.athleticconnection.com, www.bsnsports.com, www.esportsonline.com and www.usgames.com from February 2017 through June 2018 for about $10 for an individual rubber critter and up to $145 for a set.
- Importer
- BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas
- Distributor
- BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas
Recall contact information
BSN SPORTS toll free at 888-847-8816 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.p. CT or online at www.bsnsports.com, www.usgames.com, www.athleticconnection.com and www.esportsonline.com and click on the product recall link at the bottom of the page or www.recallrtr.com/rubbercritters for more information.
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