Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Date of Recall
2010-04-30CPSC Release Number
10-734Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 1,000Importer
Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
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.| Product | Product Photo |
|---|---|
| SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls | |
| TechStitched™ SOCCER BALLS, Set of 6 (Standard Size 4) |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.Consumer Contact
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 [email protected]Recall Comments
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