CPSC Recall in 2009: American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-267

Date: July 08, 2009

Product Name: DesignWare Sport Balls

Recall Description:

This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging.

Hazard Description:

The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 90,000 packages in the United States and 1,900 in Canada

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 through April 2009 for about $3.50.

Manufactured In:

China