CPSC recall 09267
DesignWare Sport Balls
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of DesignWare Sport Balls by American Greetings, citing the surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09267 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-07-09 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | American Greetings |
| Distribution | US |
Product
DesignWare Sport Balls | This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.
Reason
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/American-Greetings-Corp-Recalls-Sport-Balls-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
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