The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06070·Announced 2006-01-19

Mizuno Recalls Gamer Baseball Gloves Due to Mold Infection Risk

Mizuno USA is recalling about 12,800 Gamer baseball gloves because they may contain aspergillus mold, which poses an infection risk to individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (mold causing infection) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mizuno USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,800 Mizuno "Gamer" baseball gloves. The recall includes all gloves with the word "Gamer" printed on the palm. These gloves were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $80 each.

The gloves could contain aspergillus mold. While this mold usually does not affect healthy individuals, it could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA, Inc. at (800) 966-1211 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, for information on how to receive a free replacement baseball glove.

The recalled product

Product
Mizuno "Gamer" Baseball Gloves
Manufacturer
Mizuno USA, Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
12,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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