Redding-Easton Lacrosse

by posted 07/27/2010

All - PLEASE Review the following RECALL of Brine Gloves!

Hope you all are having a great summer!

Peter Wasmer

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51 LED
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Message Cover Sheet
DATE: July 26, 2010
TO: Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Regional Lead Treatment Centers
Lead Contacts
FROM: Rhonda Snyder, Health Program Assistant PHONE: (860) 509-7299
FAX: (860) 509-7295
RE: Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
cc: LPPCP Staff, Suzanne Blancaflor, Francesca Provenzano and Joan Jordan
(CT DCP)
Number of pages including cover sheet: 3
Please see the attached product recall issued by CPSC. The products (Youth and Adult
Brine VIP Lacrosse Gloves) are manufactured by Brine, a division of Warrior Sports Inc.,
of Warren, Mich. 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. Lead is
toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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 recalled items were sold at Sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009
and June 2010 for about $50. They were manufactured in Vietnam.
Please see the recall notice for specific information for consumers and contact
information for the company. You may also contact the CT Department of Public Health
Lead Poisoning Prevention & Control Program at 860-509-7299.
U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2010
Release #10-310
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 542-8834
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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 Gloves
Units: About 7,000 in the United States and 30 in Canada
Manufacturer: 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.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: 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
8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at
http://www.brine.com/recall
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recallretrait-
eng.jsp?re_id=1110
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:
Photo Model Numbers
(printed on tag) Size
LGLVIP03-
618983164529
13
inches
LGLVIP02-
618983164505
12
inches
LGLVIP00-
618983164543
10
inches