March 29, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
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Lead Recall – Stuffed Ball Toys
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of Stuffed Fun Balls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: The Fun Ball is an orange stuffed ball toy that measures 4 inches in diameter and designed to look like a basketball. The ball is printed with colored numbers, letters and "Reg. #PA-10623(HK)." A picture of the recalled item is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold at: Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from June, 2006 through March, 2007 for about $1.
Manufacturer: Regent Products Corp., River Grove, IL
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact Regent Products at (800) 940-4869 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regentproducts.com or e-mail the firm at recall@regentproducts.com
Consumers are urged to take these balls away from young children immediately.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
