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

Recalled June 23, 2011 · CPSC recall 11745 · GAMMA Sports

Hazard

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

Replace

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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."

What to 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.

Contact

For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com

Product

Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets

Manufacturer(s)

GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Retailers

Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →