Sportime recalls foam balls and soccer balls with lead paint exceeding federal standards. Consumers must remove from children and get refunds or replacements.
Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Sportime is recalling foam balls and soccer balls that have lead paint levels above federal safety limits. This poses a risk of lead poisoning, especially for children who might put the balls in their mouths.
Lead paint on the balls can be ingested by children who put the balls in their mouths. Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues, especially in young children.
Parents and caregivers of children under 6 years old are most at risk because they may put the balls in their mouths. Children who play with these balls regularly could also be exposed to lead.
The recalled items are SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls (2-8 inches in diameter) and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls. These products were sold in the U.S. and may have been purchased online or in stores.
Remove the recalled balls from children immediately to prevent ingestion of lead paint.
Reach out to Sportime directly to get a full refund or replacement product for the recalled items.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product.
No, the lead paint on these balls can be ingested by children, which poses a health risk. They should not be used by children under 6.
The recalled balls are SchoolSmart TechnoSkin Coated Foam Balls (2-8 inches in diameter) or Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls.
Take the ball away from children and contact Sportime for a refund or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sportime to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 421 — Sportime TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls Hello, I own a TechnoSkin Foam Balls and Sportime TechStitched Soccer Balls that is covered by recall 421 from Sportime. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Sportime for instructions to receive a full refund or replacement product. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
