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American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalJul 9, 2009
Recalled Sport Balls
Recalled Sport Balls

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Hazard

The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.

Sold on

Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americangreetings.com

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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