The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14113·Announced 2014-02-25

Rollerblade USA Recalls Tempest Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

Rollerblade USA is recalling about 11,800 pairs of Tempest inline skates because misaligned mounting holes can cause the boot to separate from the frame, posing a fall hazard.

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 (fall hazard due to structural separation) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Rollerblade USA LLC is recalling approximately 11,800 pairs of Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates. The recall involves high-performance training or racing skates sold in various color combinations. The specific hazard is that the mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned, which may cause the boot to separate from the aluminum frame while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

The affected skates were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide, including Blades, Paragon, Peter Glenn, Play it Again, and Summit Sports, as well as online at Amazon.com, InlineWarehouse.com, and REI.com. The sales period was from December 2010 through January 2014, with prices ranging between $350 and $450. The skates were manufactured in Thailand.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact Rollerblade USA for a free inspection. If the mounting holes are found to be misaligned, Rollerblade USA will provide a free replacement. Consumers can reach Rollerblade USA at (800) 232-7655 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.rollerblade.com by clicking on "Product Recall," or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates
Manufacturer
Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Sporting Goods
Hazard
Affected units
11,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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