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

Is my product affected?

Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates

• Brand Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Rollerblade USA is recalling multiple models of inline skates purchased since September 2009 because the frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can loosen during use. Loose bolts can cause the wheels or frame to become unstable, which may cause the rider to fall and sustain injury. The affected models include the Spark Pro, Spark 80, Spitfire, Spitfire S, and Spitfire LX in various sizes and colors, identified by specific SKU numbers.

Consumers with recalled skates should immediately inspect all wheel-axle and frame-mounting bolts to ensure they are properly tightened. Rollerblade USA recommends regular inspection and tightening of bolts going forward, and video instructions for bolt tightening and maintenance are available on their website at www.rollerblade.com. Once the bolts are inspected and tightened as needed, the skates are acceptable for use.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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