Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard

Recalled February 25, 2010 · CPSC recall 10722 · Sportime

Hazard

The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund.

Units

About 580

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards, measuring 6' long by 10" tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. The boards can be assembled together to create a contained playing area for children's floor hockey.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Sportime to obtain a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Sportime toll-free at (888) 388-3224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialty.com

Product

BigBox Hockey Sets

Imported by

Sportime, of Norcross, Ga.

Retailers

Sportime's catalog and online at www.sportime.com from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $147 and $269.

Made in

China

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