CT Lead Recalls

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51 LED
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Message Cover Sheet
DATE: July 5, 2011
TO: Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Regional Lead Treatment Centers
Lead Contacts
FROM: Rhonda Wisniewski, Health Program Assistant PHONE: (860) 509-7299
FAX: (860) 509-7295
RE: GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
cc: LPPCP and HH Staff, Suzanne Blancaflor, Francesca Provenzano and CT DCP
Number of pages including cover sheet: 3
Please see the attached product recall issued by CPSC. The product (Quick Kids Junior Tennis
Racquets) is manufactured by GAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa. The orange grip tape on the
tennis rackets handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children
and can cause adverse health effects.
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."
The recalled items were sold online at www.gammasports.com, www.atssports.com and
www.holabirdsports.com from December 2010 through March 2011 for about $15. They were
manufactured in China.
Please see the recall notice for specific information for consumers and contact information for
the company. You may also contact the CT Department of Public Health Lead Poisoning
Prevention & Control Program at 860-509-7299