Athletic Gear & Apparel

Rollerblade USA has issued a safety alert to customers and retailers because bolts can be loose on new skates, which could cause the wheels to become loose, posing a potential fall and injury hazard. The West Lebanon, NH company has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one person falling and sustaining minor injuries. The [...]

Brine is recalling about 7,000 VIP lacrosse gloves because a small patch of its logo on the back of the glove has silver ink that contains excessive levels of lead. No illnesses have been reported. Brine, based in Warren, MI and owned by New Balance, says that a vendor in Vietnam used an unapproved ink [...]

A small number of ski boot sole pads and ski boots are being recalled by Salomon USA. One incident, involving a fractured leg and knee injuries, has been reported. About 172 pairs of Quest Touring Pads with steel inserts and 83 pairs of Quest Pro Pebax and Quest Pro touring-style ski boots configured with the [...]

About 67,000 youth hockey sticks, blades, and shafts have been recalled due to excessive levels of lead in the paint and decals. All the products affected bear the Bauer name and most of the sticks have the Nike logo. No illnesses have been reported. Bauer Hockey of Greenland, NH, annouced the recall, which also includes 60,000 [...]

USA Today, Jan. 28, 2009 – Over the past eight years, use of helmets by skiers and snowboarders has exploded to record numbers. According to a study by the National Ski Areas Association, helmet usage among skiers and riders nationwide during the 2008-09 ski season increased 12% over the previous season. Read more in USA Today.