Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The following hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall: Description Pieces Countries Sold Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol. Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52." Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade. Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined. Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 ½" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 ½" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick.. Units affected: About 67,000 in the United States and 60,000 in Canada.

Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should take the recalled sticks, shafts and blades away from children immediately and contact Bauer for a replacement or refund.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 1, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10189.

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.