CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12703r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12703r-eng.php
American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sport balls away from children and contact American Greetings to receive a coupon for a replacement product.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.
Injuries
None reported
Recall Number
09267
Product Information
Product Name
DesignWare Sport Balls
Product Type
Toy Balls
Number of Units
About 90,000 packages in the United States and 1,900 in Canada
Imported By
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China