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Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury

  • Recalled Inline Skate
  • Recalled Inline Skate
  • Recalled Inline Skate
Name of Product:
Spark and Spitfire Inline Skates
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:
New Instructions
Repair
Recall Date:
November 09, 2010
Units:

About 29,000 pairs

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Rollerblade USA at (800) 232-7655 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rollerblade.com.

Recall Details

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

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 & use. Video instructions on bolt tightening and maintenance are available at www.rollerblade.com.

Incidents/Injuries:

Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.

Sold At:
Sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160.
Importer(s):

Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.

Manufactured In:
Thailand, Vietnam, and China
Recall number:
11-033

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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