Rollerblade USA Recalls Spark and Spitfire Inline Skates for Loose Bolts
Rollerblade USA is recalling about 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire inline skates because loose frame and wheel bolts can cause falls and injury.
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 (one fall resulting in minor injuries requiring medical attention), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Rollerblade USA is recalling approximately 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire inline skates. The recall involves specific models of Spark Pro, Spark 80, Spitfire, Spitfire S, and Spitfire LX skates purchased from sporting goods stores nationwide and online between September 2009 and July 2010. The skates were sold for between $80 and $160.
The recall is due to a risk of injury caused by loose frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts on new skates. Loose wheels or frames can cause the rider to fall. Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.
Consumers should immediately inspect all wheel-axle and frame-mounting bolts to ensure they are properly tightened. Rollerblade USA recommends regular inspection and tightening of bolts. After the bolts are inspected and tightened if needed, the products are acceptable for sale and use. Video instructions on bolt tightening and maintenance are available at www.rollerblade.com. For additional information, consumers can contact Rollerblade USA at (800) 232-7655 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Spark, Spitfire Inline Skates
- Manufacturer
- Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Inline Skates
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 29,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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