CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
Contact Information
For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11745
Product Information
Product Name
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Product Type
Sports Equipment & Accessories
Number of Units
About 2,000
Manufacturer Name
GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Manufactured In
China