K2 Sports Recalls Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 19168 · Jul 16, 2019 · K2 Sports
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19168
- Date
- Jul 16, 2019
- Company
- K2 Sports
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- VO2 S inline skates
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the following K2 Sports skate models. K2 is printed on the toe and wheels of the skates and the model name is printed on the label found on the tongue of the skate as well as the Velcro ankle strap. The Item Number can be found on the product ID sticker on the skate packaging and is the first ten numbers of the thirteen digit product code (PROD CODE). Item Number (PROD CODE) Model Name Color I190201101 VO2 S 90 PRO M Black/Steel/Red I190201201 VO2 S 90 PRO W Black/Blue I190201301 VO2 S 100 PRO M Black/Yellow I190201401 VO2 S 100 X PRO W (Hi Lo) Black /Purple I190201501 VO2 S 100 BOA Red/White
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vo2 s inline skates?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.