CPSC2002-11-07
CPSC, Gen-X Sports Incorporated Announce Recall of Skateboard Ramp
Gen-X Sports Inc., of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
The ramps can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ramps immediately and contact Gen-X to receive a refund.
Sold at
Discount department and sports stores sold the ramps nationwide, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $20 and $40.
Affected count
About 88,000
Injuries reported
Gen-X Sports has received one report of the ramp cracking. The user, who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident, fell and broke his collarbone.
Products
Skateboard Ramp
Consumer contact
For more information on returning the ramps, consumers can contact Gen-X toll-free at (866) 846-4369 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.genxsportsinc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Gen-X-Sports-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Skateboard-Ramp-Don't want to check this manually?
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