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OtherJune 23, 2011CPSC #11745

GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Product
Sports Equipment & Accessories
Units affected
2,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

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."

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.

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GAMMA Sports recalled product
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