CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-03). About 187,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05034 |
| Published | 2004-11-03 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-22 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes |
| Firm named in the title | adidas America Inc. |
| Firms | adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 187,000 |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80. |
Description
The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firm's recall hotline.
Hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
Incidents and injuries
adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
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