Youth and Adult Brine VIP Lacrosse Gloves
CPSC Recall #10-310 — July 25, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-310 |
| Recall Date | July 25, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 7,000 in the United States and 30 in Canada |
| Manufacturer | Brine, a division of Warrior Sports Inc., of Warren, Mich. |
| Manufactured In | Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010 for about $50. |
Product
Youth and Adult Brine VIP Lacrosse Gloves
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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: Youth and Adult Brine VIP Lacrosse GlovesUnits: About 7,000 in the United States and 30 in CanadaManufacturer: Brine, a division of Warrior Sports Inc., of Warren, Mich.Hazard: Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves black and white Brine VIP lacrosse gloves sold in three sizes: 10, 12 and 13 inches. The name "Brine" is printed in white and a silver triad symbol is printed on the back of the glove on the wrist cuff. The following lacrosse gloves are involved in this recall:Model Numbers (printed on tag)SizeLGLVIP03-61898316452913 inchesLGLVIP02-61898316450512 inchesLGLVIP00-61898316454310 inchesSold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010 for about $50.Manufactured in: VietnamRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Brine for a replacement or refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Brine toll-free at (888) 542-8834 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.brine.com/recall
Hazard
Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Brine for a replacement or refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.