Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:None reported.
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 at: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.
Manufactured in:China
Remedy:Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
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
For more information, visit the CPSC website