Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
What's being recalled
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Units: About 1,000
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
How to contact the company
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 CustomerCare@schoolspecialty.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10734, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.