The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18763·Announced 2018-08-29

BSN Sports Recalls Rubber Critter Toys for Lead Paint Violation

BSN Sports is recalling rubber critter toys because the orange and yellow paint contains lead levels exceeding federal bans. 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

BSN Sports LLC is recalling approximately 31,200 rubber critter toys due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. The orange and yellow surface paint on these toys contains levels of lead that exceed federal limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

The recalled toys are sold in various colors and animal shapes, including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins, and cows. They are primarily used for physical education tossing games and were sold individually or in sets ranging from two to 24 units. The toys were sold at BSN SPORTS and US Games catalogs, and online at Amazon, Athletic Connection, BSN Sports, Esports Online, and US Games from February 2017 through June 2018. Prices ranged from about $10 for an individual toy to $145 for a set.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. BSN SPORTS is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call BSN SPORTS toll-free at 888-847-8816 or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Rubber critter toys
Manufacturer
BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
31,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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