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GAMMA Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets

On 2011-06-23, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding GAMMA Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets due to a potential lead poisoning hazard. This product sold new beginning in December 2010 for about $15.

About 2,000 units are involved in this recall. More Info.

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This is the 2nd recall of Sports Gear, n.e.c. in 2011. Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 3 million product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Sports Gear, n.e.c..

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What is the problem?

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.

How can I tell if I own this product?

This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number"F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G."

These items were sold new⁺ Online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

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.

For more information, contact GAMMA Sports at (800)333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gammasports.com

⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.

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Company Website: www.gammasports.com
Company Phone: (800) 333-0337

What if I don't own this, but I own something similar?

It is possible that your item was included in a different recall, or will be recalled in the future. To find out, add your item to a free, private Items I Own account. Items I Own^TM will check your items against the past 10 years of CPSC recalls, then keep checking daily for new ones. Click "I Own a SIMILAR Item" to continue.

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