The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Brine (a division of Warrior Sports Inc. of Warren, Michigan), today announced a voluntary recall of Youth and Adult Brine VIP Lacrosse Gloves. Consumers should stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The 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. The 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 gloves, manufactured in Vietnam, have been sold at sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Brine for a replacement or refund. For additional information, contact Brine toll-free at (888) 542-8834 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.brine.com, in particular the FAQs at www.brine.com/info/recall/ -- this page also has a "consumer recall form" that you can use if you have a pair of the affected gloves.