Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

PR Newswire

WASHINGTON, April 1

WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Name of Product: Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades

Units: About 67,000 in the United States and 60,000 in Canada

Importer: Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland...

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Children’s Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Carolina Function Generator Kits

Units: About 2,300

Importer: Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.

Hazard: The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None...

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