May 27, 2008
About 2,300 Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets are being recalled. Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.
The helmets were sold by sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40. They were made in China.
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.
Consumer Contact: 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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
