Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders
USLoaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Orangatang "In-Heat" skateboard wheels. They were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple/83a durometer and 75mm/orange/80a durometer. The words "orangatang," "In Heat," and the size and durometer are written on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four.
Affected Products
Orangatang Skateboard Wheels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Loaded-Boards-Recalls-Orangatang-Skateboard-Wheels-Blow-outs-Pose-Risk-of-Injury-to-Riders |
| Title | Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0cf03351a8a5482bbb2192436e7e8ef9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Skateboard Wheels |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Loaded Boards has received 10 reports of wheels separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Orangatang Skateboard Wheels |
| Products › Type | Skateboards & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2127 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 sets |
| Recall I D | 5343 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the wheels immediately and contact Loaded Boards Inc. or any authorized dealer for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Loaded Boards/Orangatang Wheels dealers nationwide from March 2009 through April 2009 for about $55 per set. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Orangatang "In-Heat" skateboard wheels. They were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple/83a durometer and 75mm/orange/80a durometer. The words "orangatang," "In Heat," and the size and durometer are written on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four. |
| Distributors › Name | Loaded Boards Inc., of Beverly Hills, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 09250 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Loaded Boards Inc. toll-free at (877) 855-0708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at coreissue@loadedboards.com or visit the firm's Web sites at www.loadedboards.com or www.orangatangwheels.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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