Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-11-09). Hazards: fall, injury. About 29,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11033 |
| Published | 2010-11-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Roller Skating |
| Products | Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates |
| Firm named in the title | Rollerblade USA |
| Firms | Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 29,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, new instructions, inspect |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160. |
Description
This recall involves the following models of inline skates purchased since September 2009. - Spark Pro, Men's (SKU# 00792200816), Black - Spark Pro, Women's (SKU# 007923007E2), Anthracite (Grey) - Spark 80, Men's (SKU# 00702800956), Black - Spark 80, Women's (SKU# 007029009A6), Anthracite (Grey) - Spitfire, Boy's (SKU# 00705500741), Black - Spitfire, Girl's (SKU# 007056007Y8), Silver - Spitfire S, Boy's (SKU# 00705700956), Black - Spitfire S, Girl's (SKU# 007058009A7), Anthracite (Grey) - Spitfire LX, (SKU# 00705000955), Silver
Hazard
The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect all wheel-axle and frame-mounting bolts to ensure that they are properly tightened. Rollerblade USA recommends regular inspection and tightening of bolts. After wheel-axle and frame mounting bolts are inspected and tightened if needed, products are acceptable for sale and use. Video instructions on bolt tightening and maintenance are available at www.rollerblade.com
Incidents and injuries
Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.
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