GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-06-23 · 11745
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11745
Date
2011-06-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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."