Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-30 · 10734
Hazards
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
10734
Date
2010-04-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
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.