The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11271·Announced 2011-07-06

Mizuno Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Mold Presence

Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling approximately 131,000 baseball and softball gloves sold at Walmart and Target because they contain mold that could cause infections in vulnerable individuals.

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 (mold causing infections) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling approximately 131,000 leather baseball and softball gloves due to the presence of various molds. The affected gloves were sold at Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24 and $60. The specific models involved are GSP1251TG, GSP1300T, GSP1401TG, MMX122P, MMX115PWM, and MMX130, which feature specific color combinations and "SUPREME SERIES" or "BALLPARK PRO" markings on the palm.

The hazard is that some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The gloves were manufactured in Vietnam.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gloves and contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 966-1211 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Baseball and Softball Gloves
Manufacturer
Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
131,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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