Recalls / 2011-07-06

Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold

11271 · Recalled 2011-07-06 · CPSC page

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 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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Baseball and Softball Gloves		About 131,000

Parties

Importer: Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Made in: Vietnam
Sold at: Walmart, Target from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24, $60.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 966-1211 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 11271. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.