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Recalled Nike/Bauer Children?s Hockey Sticks are a Lead Exposure Danger

By Paul Napoli

Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland, NH, is cooperating with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada to initiate a voluntary recall of Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades because they pose lead exposure health hazard.

The recalled products, manufactured in China, have paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The CPSC news release warns consumers to take the recalled sticks, shafts and blades away from children immediately.

This recall effects about 67,000 products sold in the United States and about 60,000 products sold in Canada. Consumers would have purchased these products at sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2005 through March 2010 for about $80 to $200 for sticks, $30 for blades, and $40 to $90 for shafts.

Product Description Pieces Countries Sold

Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada

Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada

Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S.

Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S.

Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada

The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol.

Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52."

Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade.

Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined.

Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 ½" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 ½" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick.

Although lead poisoning can affect people of any age, children are especially susceptible due to their developing nervous systems.

'Exposure to lead can have a wide range of effects on a child's development and behavior,' says the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 'Even when exposed to small amounts of lead levels, children may appear inattentive, hyperactive and irritable. Children with greater lead levels may also have problems with learning and reading, delayed growth and hearing loss. At high levels, lead can cause permanent brain damage and even death.'

Consumers should call Bauer at (888) 734-0443 for a replacement product or refund.

Products liability is the branch of law that deals with the liability of parties involved in the manufacturing of a product for any damages caused by the product. Defective products can cause a great deal of property damage or physical injury, even death. If your child was injured or killed as the result of a defective product, you need the services of an experienced attorney who has successfully handled product liability cases. At Napoli Bern Ripka LLP, our attorneys will work with you to begin the process of filing a claim for payment of medical expenses incurred and compensation for the injury or loss. Call 888-529-4669 today.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Paul Napoli

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on April 06, 2010 (boomark / email).