Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2010
Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The CPSC recalled The vinyl chair is round in shape to resemble a basketball, orange/brown in color and mea… - a moderate-severity action.
Basketball-Shaped Chair and Ottoman Sets Recalled by Colleen Karis Designs Due to Violati… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 27, 2010. Reason: Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the…. Verify recall #10245 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead ….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10245 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #10245) was formally reported on May 27, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 380.
The documented reason for this recall is: Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis Designs for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 380
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
The vinyl chair is round in shape to resemble a basketball, orange/brown in color and measures about 20 inches in diameter. "All-Star" is printed on both sides in black. "Colleen Karis Designs" is printed on a tag on the bottom of the chair. The ottoman is orange/brown in color and has a black stripe.
Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis Designs for a full refund.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10245 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2010 |
| Date initiated | May 27, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 380 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the chair and ottoman away from children and return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis …
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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