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RecallCPSCcpsc-4597CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Units Affected
2,300
Recall Date
May 27, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure
Sporting Goods Retailers Nationwide From July 2007 Through November 2007 For About $40. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4597.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4597.

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 you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Sporting Goods Retailers Nationwide From July 2007 Through November 2007 For About $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4597.

For additional information, contact Rawlings (800) 729-5464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.rawlings.com

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Sporting Goods Retailers Nationwide From July 2007 Through November 2007 For About $40. Recall FAQ

Sporting Goods Retailers Nationwide From July 2007 Through November 2007 For About $40. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on May 27, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,300 units are potentially affected.