The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05034·Announced 2004-11-03

Adidas Recalls Basketball Shoes Due to Sole Separation Risk

Adidas is recalling Superstar Ultra and Pro Team basketball shoes because the heel sole can separate, causing injuries.

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 (two injuries), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

adidas America Inc. is recalling approximately 187,000 pairs of Superstar Ultra and Pro Team basketball shoes. The recall is due to a defect where a portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

The affected shoes were sold nationwide at adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120, while the Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80. The shoes come in various color combinations and have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue.

adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate. For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 or visit www.adidas.com.

The recalled product

Product
adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Manufacturer
adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
187,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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