Baseball and Softball Gloves Recalled by Mizuno USA Inc.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga., announced a voluntary recall of about 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves.

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.

Description: 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:

Sold at: Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24 and $60.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

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

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 451-7913 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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