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Golfer's Billboard Games Recalled Due to Lead Exposure

February 17, 2009

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Golfer's Billboard Games"

Hazard: Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.

Description: The recalled golfer's billiard game includes 15 golf balls (with exterior paint and design to resemble a billiard ball) and six putting cups. The recall involves the Acuity Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #AC302, and the Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #302. The name and style number are located on the product's packaging.

Sold at: The Acuity model was sold at Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its Web site from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the retailer of purchase. Dick's Sporting Goods: call (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website. Golf Galaxy: call (866) 465-3655 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website.

A picture of the product is provided for purposes of identification:

                                          

                                   

                                    

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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