American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-07-09 · 09267
Hazards
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
09267
Date
2009-07-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
DesignWare Sport Balls
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.
Importer(s)
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
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.