Click - what drivel you utter!!!!
The wing leading edge de-icing boots have been completely redesigned since the American Eagle 72 went down. I have flown both the ATR 42's and 72's in heavy icing - not planned but it happens - and if you operate with a modicum of common sense, airmanship and in conjunction with the FCOM's you'll have NO PROBLEMS.
Don't listen to the scaremongers ATRboy - it's a fun aeroplane to fly..