GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
What's being recalled
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Units: About 2,000
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."
The problem, in CPSC's words
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
How to contact the company
For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11745, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.