Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08575 · May 27, 2008 · Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc.
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08575
- Date
- May 27, 2008
- Company
- Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rawlings junior batting helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.