Rollerblade USA · Recalled
Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
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.
- Units
- About 29,000 pairs
- Reports
- 31
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $80–$160
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160.
- Product type
- Roller Skating
- Made in
- China, Thailand, Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Incident log
Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.
What the notice says to do
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
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 09 2010; last revised JUL 08 2016.
