Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Stand
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | May 27 2008 |
Name of Products: | Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets |
Units: | About 2,300 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. |
Hazard: | Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported |
Description: | This recall involves junior batting helmets with model number CFHLJR. The helmets come in yellow and orange with black accents. The model number can be found on the rear of the helmet. |
Product # / SKU: | Model number CFHLJR |
Sold at: | Sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product. |
Consumer Contact: | Rawlings |