The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09122·Announced 2009-02-10

Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled for Excess Lead in Surface Paints

Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy are recalling Golfer's Billiard Games because the surface paints on the golf balls may contain excess levels of lead.

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

Plain-English summary

Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy are recalling approximately 2,300 Golfer's Billiard Games due to a violation of the lead paint standard. The recalled products include the Acuity Golfer's Billiard Game (Style #AC302) and the Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game (Style #302). Each game consists of 15 golf balls with exterior paint and design resembling billiard balls, along with six putting cups. The products were manufactured by Golf Gifts and Gallery in Powers Lake, Wisconsin, and imported from China.

The hazard is that the surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The Acuity model was sold at Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its website from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Dick's Sporting Goods at (866) 677-4771 or visit www.dickssportinggoods.com, or contact Golf Galaxy at (866) 465-3655 or visit www.golfgalaxy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Golfer's Billiard Games
Manufacturer
Golf Gifts and Gallery, of Powers Lake, Wisc.
Category
Consumer Product — Games
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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