The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10189·Announced 2010-04-01

Bauer Recalls Youth Hockey Sticks for Lead Paint Violation

Bauer Hockey is recalling youth and junior hockey sticks, shafts, and blades because the paint and decals contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.

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

Bauer Hockey Inc. is recalling specific youth and junior hockey sticks, shafts, and replacement blades sold in the United States and Canada. The recall involves approximately 67,000 units in the U.S. and 60,000 in Canada. The affected products include various models such as the Nike Bauer Supreme One50, One70, One75, One90, Vapor XVI, Vapor XX, Apollo, Supreme Force, Supreme Accel, Supreme One40, and Supreme OneLTX Junior Sticks.

The recall is being conducted because the paint and decals on the sticks, shafts, and blades contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products. The items were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2005 through March 2010 for prices ranging from $30 to $200 depending on the component.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sticks, shafts, and blades away from children. To obtain a replacement or refund, consumers should contact Bauer Hockey toll-free at (888) 734-0443 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET, Sunday through Saturday, or visit the company's website at www.bauer.com.

The recalled product

Product
Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades
Manufacturer
Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
67,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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