The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10734·Announced 2010-04-30

Sportime Recalls Sports Balls for Lead Paint Violation

Sportime is recalling TechnoSkin Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls because surface paints 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

Sportime, of Norcross, Ga., is recalling approximately 1,000 units of TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls. The recall is due to surface paints on the sports balls containing excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

The affected products were sold through Sportime's catalog and on the firm's website, www.schoolspecialty.com, from December 2006 through August 2009. The TechnoSkin Foam Balls measure between 2 ¾ and 8 ¼ inches in diameter, while the TechStitched Soccer Balls are standard size 4. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product. For more information, consumers can contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224, visit www.schoolspecialty.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
Manufacturer
Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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