Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold
Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves
Date of Recall
2011-07-06CPSC Release Number
11-271Manufactured In
VietnamCompany Phone Number
(800) 451-7913Units
About 131,000Importer
Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga.Sold By
Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24 and $60.Problem/Hazard
Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove with the words "Made in Vietnam" and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The following models are affected by this recall:Model | Description | Date Code |
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GSP1251TG | The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow wrist strap. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are stamped into the palm of the gloves. |
SV0910 SV1110 SV1210 SV0111 SV0311 |
GSP1300T | The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. | SV0310 |
GSP1401TG | The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. |
SV0610 SV0910 SV1010 SV1110 SV0111 SV0311 |
MMX122P | The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. | N/A |
MMX115PWM | The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. | N/A |
MMX130 | The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and tan wrist strap and bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. | N/A |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 451-7913 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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