About 30,000 pairs of Rollerblade USA rollerblades are being recalled because they were built using bolts that may fail and cause the skates to fall apart. There have been 31 incidents of loose bolts reported to Rollerblade USA with one report resulting in a fall that required minor medical attention.
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. The products were sold at sporting good stores nationwide between September 2009 and July 2010 and ran $80-$160.
Anyone who purchased these 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.
This recall involves the following models of in-line 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
For more information about this recall please visit the Rollerblade USA website or call 800-232-7655
