CPSC, K2 Corp. Announce Recall of In-Line Skates
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-01-24). Hazards: fall. Models: S00161, S00162. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00057 |
| Published | 2000-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2000-01-24 |
| Product category | Skates |
| Products | FLIGHT ALX brand in-line skates |
| Firm named in the title | K2 Corp. |
| Firms | K2 Corp., of Vashon, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Model numbers | S00161, S00162 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores nationwide sold the skates from August 1999 through November 1999 for about $200. |
Description
The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue. The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14.
Hazard
The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no incidents or injuries reported with these skates. This recall is being conducted to prevent injury.
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