Recalls / 2009-07-09
American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
09267 · Recalled 2009-07-09 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.
Hazards
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DesignWare Sport Balls | About 90,000 packages in the United States and 1,900 in Canada |
Parties
- Importer
- American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Various retailers in the U.S., Canada
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americangreetings.com
Source: CPSC recall 09267. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.