Recall of the Week: Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves due to mold contamination

By Rita R. Robison

Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling about 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves.

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.

No cases of illnesses have been reported, the company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a joint statement.

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. The Supreme Series recalled gloves are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. Click here to see the models affected by the recall.

The gloves were sold at Wal-Mart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for $24 to $60.

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

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.

For information on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.