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Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalApr 30, 2010
SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls
SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls
TechStitched™ SOCCER BALLS, Set of 6 (Standard Size 4)
TechStitched™ SOCCER BALLS, Set of 6 (Standard Size 4)

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Hazard

Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall involves the following SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls. The TechnoSkin Foam Balls measure between 2 ¾ and 8 ¼ inches in diameter. The Sportime TechStitched Soccer Ball is a standard size soccer ball.

Sold on

Sportime's catalog and on the firm's website www.schoolspecialty.com from December 2006 through August 2009 for between $28 and $110 per set.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 anytime, visit the firm's website at www.schoolspecialty.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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