Canada
Yonex Junior aluminum tennis racquets (including Junior, Osaka and Kyrgios models) are affected; model number and UPC are on the racquet grip tag (listed models include 22YJR21S/23S/25S, 22NOJR21S/23S/25S, 22NKJR21S/23S/25S with corresponding UPCs). They were recalled because the racquet butt cap contains phthalates, which studies suggest may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children if soft vinyl containing phthalates is sucked or chewed for extended periods. Owners should stop using the racquets and contact Yonex Canada to return them for a replacement.
What's being recalled
This recall involves the Yonex Junior aluminum tennis racquets, including the Junior Tennis Racquets, Osaka Junior Tennis Racquets, and Kyrgios Junior Tennis Racquets. The model number and UPC can be found on the racquet grip tag.
Number sold: The company reported that 2,749 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from July 2022 to July 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in China
Companies: Importer: Yonex Corporation (Yonex Canada), Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Manufacturer: Shishi Huataixing Plastic, Shishi City, Quazhou, Fujian Province, China.
How to identify it
Product Name: Yonex Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22YJR21S; UPC: 008235654166
Product Name: Yonex Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22YJR23S; UPC: 008235654173
Product Name: Yonex Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22YJR25S; UPC: 008235654180
Product Name: Yonex Osaka Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NOJR21S; UPC: 008235688987
Product Name: Yonex Osaka Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NOJR23S; UPC: 008235688970
Product Name: Yonex Osaka Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NOJR25S; UPC: 008235688963
Product Name: Yonex Kyrgios Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NKJR21S; UPC: 008235650793
Product Name: Yonex Kyrgios Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NKJR23S; UPC: 008235650786
Product Name: Yonex Kyrgios Junior Racquets; Model Number: 22NKJR25S; UPC: 008235650779
The hazard
The recalled product contains phthalates in the butt cap of the racquet. Studies suggest that certain phthalates may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.
As of October 17, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yonex Canada to return the racquet for a replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Yonex Canada by telephone at 1-800-661-9262 from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MST), Monday to Friday, or by email at customerservice@yonexcanada.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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