Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-734 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 30, 2010
- Brand
- Sportime
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 1,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls · About 1,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Sportime, of Norcross, Ga..
Consumer contact
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 CustomerCare@schoolspecialty.com
Recall history and context
Sportime appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sportime recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls (About 1,000 units). The recall involves the following SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls and TechStitched Soccer Balls.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.