Pronto Sports DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates

Description: Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2009 Release # 09-148 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 755-4882 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates Units: About 600 pairs Distributor: Pronto Sports Inc., of Anoka, Minn. Hazard: Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 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. Sold at: Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008 for between $30 and $60. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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 [Learn More]