The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02551·Announced 2002-08-07

National Sporting Goods Recalls Bullet Speed Skates Due to Breakage Risk

National Sporting Goods is recalling Bullet Speed Skates because the wheel and axle assembly may break off during use, posing an injury risk to skaters.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (twisted ankle), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

National Sporting Goods Corporation is recalling approximately 3,600 Bullet Speed Skates. The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, available in black or white, and feature the word "Bullet" on the side. These skates were manufactured in China.

The recall was initiated because the wheel and axle assembly may break off during skating, which could result in injury to the skater. National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.

The skates were sold through the JCPenney website and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002. Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement. For more information, consumers may call JCPenney customer service at (888) 333-6063 or National Sporting Goods customer service at (800) 242-7476.

The recalled product

Product
Bullet Speed Skates
Manufacturer
National Sporting Goods Corporation, of Passaic, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Sporting Goods
Hazard
Affected units
3,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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