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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-07-06

Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold

Is my product affected?

Baseball and Softball Gloves

  • Brand Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling leather baseball and softball gloves that were found to contain various molds. These molds could cause respiratory or other infections in people with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems. The affected gloves include several models from the Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro lines, which can be identified by a sewn-in white "Made in Vietnam" label on the heel and specific model numbers. Supreme Series gloves also have date codes imprinted near the thumb opening, with affected codes including SV0910, SV1110, SV1210, SV0111, and SV0311 for certain models, while Ballpark Pro models do not have specific date codes listed as identifying factors.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own affected gloves should immediately stop using them and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.

Details from the source

The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove with the words "Made in Vietnam" and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Description Date Code GSP1251TG The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow wrist strap. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are stamped into the palm of the gloves. SV0910 SV1110 SV1210 SV0111 SV0311 GSP1300T The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0310 GSP1401TG The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "SUPREME SERIES" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0610 SV0910 SV1010 SV1110 SV0111 SV0311 MMX122P The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX115PWM The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX130 The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and tan wrist strap and bindings. The words "BALLPARK PRO" are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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