National Sporting Goods Announce Recall of Speed Skates
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-07). Models: 809-0205, 809-0256. About 3,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02551 |
| Published | 2002-08-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-07 |
| Product category | Skates |
| Products | Bullet Speed Skates |
| Firm named in the title | National Sporting Goods |
| Firms | National Sporting Goods Corporation, of Passaic, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,600 |
| Model numbers | 809-0205, 809-0256 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The skates were sold through the JCPenney web site and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002. |
Description
The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, black or white, with the word "Bullet" written on the side. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard
The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.
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