CPSC2019-07-16
K2 Sports Recalls Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard
K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The skate axle can become loose or a portion of the axle can sheer off during use resulting in a wheel separating from the skate's frame, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact K2 Sports or the store where purchased to return the skates for a free repair. K2 Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
Affected count
About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Repair
Products
VO2 S inline skates
Consumer contact
K2 Sports toll-free at 866-734-5746 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email k2vo2s@k2sports.com or online at www.k2skates.com and click on “Safety Alert Regarding the VO2 S Skate” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/K2-Sports-Recalls-Inline-Skates-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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