Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled March 11, 2009 · CPSC recall 09148 · Ice

Hazard

Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund.

Units

About 600 pairs

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled youth adjustable boys' ice skates are black with lime green and silver accents. "Glide" is printed on a rubber tag on the side of the skates. "DBX" and the DBX logo are located on the ice skate's ankle powerstrap, tongue, and heel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pronto Sports toll-free at (877) 755-4882 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prontosports.com

Product

DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates

Distributed by

Pronto Sports Inc., of Anoka, Minn.

Retailers

Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008 for between $30 and $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →