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

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:
Repair
New Instructions
Recall Date:
November 09, 2010
Units:
"About 29,000 pairs"

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2010
Release #11-033
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 232-7655
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates

Units: About 29,000 pairs

Importer: Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.

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.

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.

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

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160.

Manufactured in: Thailand, Vietnam and China

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

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

Recalled inline skate

Recalled inline skate

Recalled inline skate

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