Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
USRollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rollerblade-USA-Recalls-to-Repair-Inline-Skates-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11033.11033a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11033.11033b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11033.11033c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention. |
| Products › Name | Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates |
| Products › Type | Roller Skating |
| Products › Category I D | 68245 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,000 pairs |
| Recall I D | 501 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 |
| Importers › Name | Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-09T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 11033 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | New Instructions |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Thailand |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | China |
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