# American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
> **CPSC recall** · 2009-07-09 · 09267 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 09267
- **Date:** 2009-07-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

DesignWare Sport Balls

## Hazards

The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/American-Greetings-Corp-Recalls-Sport-Balls-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard)
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