The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08575·Announced 2008-05-27

Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Rawlings is recalling junior batting helmets because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 2,300 junior batting helmets, model number CFHLJR. The helmets are yellow and orange with black accents. The model number is located on the rear of the helmet.

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The helmets were manufactured in China and sold at sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40 each.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Rawlings at (800) 729-5464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.rawlings.com.

The recalled product

Product
Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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