Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- 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.
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