Baseball, Softball Gloves Recalled for Mold

About 131,000 baseball and softball gloves manufactured by Mizuno USA Inc of Norcross, Georgia are recalled, announced the U.S. Consumer Protection and Safety Commission (CPSC) in a July 6 advisory. The molds could “cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems” said the department.

The gloves were sold at Wal-Mart and stores nationwide from April 2010 through May for between $24 and $60 and are all made in Vietnam.

The department urges consumers should stop using the gloves immediately and contact Mizuno USA to receive a refund. For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 451-7913 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Model

Description Date Code GSP1251TG Dark brown on top and palm sides with yellow wrist strap. The words “SURPEME SERIES” are stamped into the palm of the gloves. SV0910, SV1110, SV1210, SV0111, SV0311 GSP1300T Light tan on 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 Dark tan on top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark brown bindings. The words “SURPEME SERIES” are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves. SV0610, SV0910, SV1010, SV1110, SV0111, SV0311 MMX122P Dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist and strap and dark brown bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO” are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves. N/A MMX115PWM 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 Tan on 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.