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CPSCRecalled Jun 23, 2011 · #11745

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

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.

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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."

Product details

Product
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Type
Sports Equipment & Accessories
Manufacturer
GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice