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RecallCPSCcpsc-5357CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

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

Category
Units Affected
90,000
Recall Date
July 9, 2009
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure
Various Retailers In The U.s. And Canada From August 2004 Through April 2009 For About $3.50. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5357.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5357.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Various Retailers In The U.s. And Canada From August 2004 Through April 2009 For About $3.50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5357.

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

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Various Retailers In The U.s. And Canada From August 2004 Through April 2009 For About $3.50. Recall FAQ

Various Retailers In The U.s. And Canada From August 2004 Through April 2009 For About $3.50. is the subject of a toys recall: American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on July 9, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 90,000 units are potentially affected.