The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09148·Announced 2009-03-11

Pronto Sports Recalls DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates for Lead Paint

Pronto Sports is recalling DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pronto Sports Inc. is recalling approximately 600 pairs of DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates. The recall is due to the surface paint on the skates containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The recalled skates are black with lime green and silver accents, with "Glide" printed on a rubber tag and "DBX" branding on the ankle powerstrap, tongue, and heel.

The skates were sold at Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008 for between $30 and $60. The product was manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Pronto Sports toll-free at (877) 755-4882 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.prontosports.com.

The recalled product

Product
DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates
Category
Consumer Product — Sporting Goods
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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