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Batting Helmets Recalled by
Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
May 28, 2008
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:
Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets
Hazard: Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description:
This recall involves junior batting helmets with model number CFHLJR.
The helmets come in yellow and orange with black accents. The
model number can be found on the rear of the helmet.
Sold by: Sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through
November 2007 for about $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer were the
product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rawlings
(800) 729-5464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or
visit the company's
website.
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:
For more information on the hazard of lead, please
visit our Healthy
Environments Section.
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