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GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Reported: June 23, 2011 Initiated: June 23, 2011 #11745

Product Description

This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."

Reason for Recall

The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number "F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G.". Recalled by GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 23, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11745.