The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10722·Announced 2010-02-25

Sportime Recalls BigBox Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard

Sportime is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets because the surface coating 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sportime, of Norcross, Ga., is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets due to a lead paint hazard. The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled to form the floor hockey playing-field, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards measuring 6 feet long by 10 inches tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. About 580 units were sold through Sportime's catalog and online at www.sportime.com from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $147 and $269.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund. For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialty.com.

The recalled product

Product
BigBox Hockey Sets
Manufacturer
Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
580

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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