Product Recall Number: 11745
Why was Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 11745
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-06-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed